Hyperhidrosis and bromodrosis are unpleasant concepts for those who understand what it is about. Excessive sweating of the feet, as well as an unpleasant odor coming from them and the socks after. Both those who are the source of amber and others suffer from this. But few know how to get rid of the problem. Do you want to know? Let's figure it out.
So, with hyperhidrosis, patients complain of increased sweating of the feet, palms and skin folds. But bromodrosis carries with it an almost unbearable smell due to the high content of ammonia compounds in sweat, coupled with fatty acids.
Of course, sweating and smelly odors are not always due to illness. Feet can also sweat from the temperature indoors or outdoors (if you put on your shoes out of season), uncomfortable shoes, socks and tights made of synthetic material, the day of the menstrual cycle, as well as the use of certain products etc.
How to get rid of bad smell?
If sweaty / smelly feet are your problem, it is not enough to wash regularly and wear clean socks in the morning. To reduce the sweating of your feet, you should take special care of them, paying maximum attention to:
First, the socks
They should be worn if closed shoes are planned. And socks should not be any. Avoid nylon garments, as well as socks made from other synthetic materials, unless they are made for sports to deal with the problem of sweating feet. The ideal choice “for every day” is cotton with the addition of a small% of wool. These are the ones that help the feet stay dry as long as possible.
And you need to change socks every day, and if you are worried about sweating feet, then more often.
Antiperspirants, powders
Antiperspirant sprays designed for the armpit area can help minimize sweating on your feet. Or you can use special pharmacy powders that have antibacterial and antifungal effects. But it is better to consult a dermatologist, choosing the most suitable remedy.
Dermatologists recommend using antiperspirants in the evening on thoroughly washed, well-dried feet (especially in the area between the toes). In the morning, you need to wash your feet again, and then apply the powder. And so 3-4 times a week.
Shoe
The choice of footwear is extremely important for the prevention of foot sweating. Shoes and boots should not be tight, not warm due to the weather / season, and made of non-saturating materials. And wearing shoes made of rubber and leatherette has a particularly bad effect on the health of the feet.
Trays with vinegar
One of the most effective remedies for odor and foot fungus is a warm apple cider vinegar bath overnight. For them, you should use a convenient roomy basin, which contains 0.5-1 cups of vinegar. You need to keep your feet in the solution for a quarter of an hour. Then dry your feet thoroughly and put on clean cotton socks.
Diet
Diet has a profound effect on sweat odor. Different foods affect the acid-base balance in the body in different ways. The more alkaline the body develops, the more inflammation in the body, the more unpleasant the smell of sweat and other secretions will be. Therefore, to avoid excessive sweating and pungent foot odor, it is worth eating more green vegetables and berries.
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