What to do about Really Sweaty Feet

As the summer is approaching all of our feet are beginning to sweat more. Do you struggle with extremely sweaty feet?  You could be suffering from a condition called hyperhidrosis. This condition can cause stinky feet, the perfect environment for fungus to grow and self-consciousness. As we get older, this condition can become a really big problem, because you can end up having a chronic case of athlete’s foot which can lead to blisters, cracking skin and eventually a really bad infection.

It can sometimes be difficult in this situation to realize that you are sweating more than typical. The reality is that we are taught from a young age that feet are stinky. If from nothing else than the age old saying “Trick-or-Treat, smelly my feet.”  The truth of the matter is that men have stinkier feet than woman, but if you are taking off your shoes and small animals are running for cover then you may have feet that sweat too much.

So, what can be done for your excess sweating? For one, there is powder that can be used both inside your shoes and on your feet. This treatment has a fine line because too much of the powder can cause cracking and breaks in the skin. If you use too little, you can end up not fixing the problem. The treatment for this condition is an important conversation that you need to have with your podiatrist. They can help determine if you have an underlying fungal or bacteria infection. They can also determine the severity of your condition and suggest the best treatment plan.

So, if you or someone you know has excessively sweating feet and it is causing them to have infections and bad odor, you should seek help from your podiatrist. If you live in the Bradford or Burlington, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your feet. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.