According to statistics, approximately every fourtha person suffers from excessive sweating of the feet. This includes constantly wet shoes and an extremely unpleasant odor. As a result - sidelong glances from others and the emergence of a persistent inferiority complex. It is quite possible to cope with the situation and, in principle, it is not so difficult if you start acting immediately. And we are not talking about a banal masking of an unpleasant odor like shoe deodorants, but about a full-fledged treatment. You can resort to certain medications and cosmetic procedures, or you can turn to traditional medicine recipes - in most cases it turns out to be quite effective. And, of course, in no case should you forget about the basic rules of hygiene.
Traditional medicine
If you don't trust too much, thenfolk medicine or these recipes did not help you, try traditional medicine. But remember - despite the fact that all the drugs listed below are sold without a doctor's prescription, it is still worth visiting a doctor.
- Zinc ointment
So, if you notice that your feet are sweatyslightly elevated, but the situation is not yet critical, you can try to get rid of the problem with a simple zinc ointment. In the evening, before going to bed, steam your feet in hot water, dry them with a towel and apply zinc ointment in an even thick layer. After 16 minutes, wash your feet and dry them thoroughly. Zinc dries the skin very well. On the one hand, this is good - your feet will sweat much less. But the skin can also begin to crack. To prevent this from happening, be sure to lubricate your feet with a nourishing cream every evening. And do not continue the treatment longer than two weeks in a row. If sweating does not go away, you need to try other treatment methods.
- Pasta Teymurova
Teymurov's paste for the treatment of excessive sweatinghas been used for decades. And for good reason - it is very, very effective, and costs pennies. The treatment is as follows. In the evening, wash your feet thoroughly and dry them thoroughly. Then apply a thick layer of Teymurov's paste and leave for about 30 minutes - during this time the paste should dry slightly. Rinse it off with plenty of water and rinse your feet with a vinegar solution - a third of a glass per two liters of water. Dry your feet, put on cotton feet. This procedure should be done every other day, no longer than two weeks in a row. If you notice that the skin is becoming too dry, apply any moisturizing foot cream.
- Electric current treatment
If the above remedies did not help,You can contact a cosmetologist - there is such a wonderful procedure as iontophoresis. The principle is simple - a low current discharge is applied to problem areas of the skin. Those who have tried this remedy claim that the effect is noticeable after one or two procedures. The effect of the course of treatment lasts for about three months.
- Botox injections
If this remedy does not help, the doctor mayoffer a Botox injection. The medicine is injected under the skin and the exchange of impulses between the cells of the nervous system and the sweat glands stops. This means that sweating also stops. For about 6-9 months you will not even remember about your problem. However, be prepared to fork out some money - the procedure is expensive.
Traditional methods of treatment
If you are not ready for such radical methods,and ointments do not help you, you can try treatment with folk recipes. In most cases, they effectively help to overcome intense sweating of the feet. Just do not forget to make sure that the composition of the recipe you choose does not include any component to which you have previously had an allergic reaction.
- Oak bark
If you are familiar with such a problem as increasedsweating feet - and not only feet, by the way - then oak bark is your first assistant. Its properties allow people to get rid of excessive sweating of the feet for several decades. You can buy oak bark at the pharmacy and it is best to buy it already crushed, so as not to waste time later. Put five tablespoons of crushed oak bark in a saucepan, pour in a liter of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes. Before going to bed, prepare a hot foot bath - one liter of oak broth and one liter of water. Watch the temperature - the water should be hot, but not scalding. After that, place your feet in the bath - your feet should be completely covered with water. The duration of the procedure should be at least 15 minutes. The treatment can be continued for as long as necessary. By the way, this treatment has a very pleasant side effect - the fungus is afraid of it like fire.
- Apple vinegar
If you don't have the time or desire to mess around withoak decoction, you can try another treatment - with apple cider vinegar. Although you can't do without baths in this case either. Before going to bed, pour hot water into a basin and add a glass of apple cider vinegar. Steam your feet for at least 15 minutes, then dry them thoroughly. Be sure to wear cotton socks at night. In the morning, wipe your feet with a cotton pad soaked in pure apple cider vinegar. This treatment should be continued for 10 days, no less and no more. In most cases, the problem disappears for about two to three months. Then it is enough to simply repeat the course of treatment.
- Soda solution
Sometimes you can get rid of sweaty feet bywith the help of regular baking soda. In mild cases, a soda bath will help, which should be done before going to bed. It is enough to dissolve half a glass of soda in two liters of hot water and steam your feet. Just five to six days and you will forget about sweating. Well, if the baths did not help, you can try soda compresses - they are more effective. To prepare a soda solution, dissolve five tablespoons of soda in half a liter of water. Moisten gauze napkins and apply to the soles for 20 minutes. If the napkins dry out earlier, moisten them in the solution again. The duration of such treatment is 7 days.
- Egg mixture
If in addition to excessive sweating you also haveIf your heels are not very baby-like, you can use the following remedy. You will need half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, two egg yolks and a third of a teaspoon of honey. Mix all the ingredients until smooth and spread evenly over the skin of your feet. Then wrap your feet in plastic wrap - you can use sandwich bags. Put cotton socks on top and leave overnight. In the morning, wash your feet thoroughly and lubricate them with moisturizing cream. This treatment should be continued for at least 10 days. As practice shows, excessive sweating subsides and the skin on the soles becomes very soft.
- Willow bark
Willow bark is no less effective than oak bark.True, it is not so easy to buy. Pour three tablespoons of willow bark into a thermos, pour a liter of boiling water and leave for at least 5 hours. In the evening, prepare a foot bath by mixing the infusion with one liter of hot water. Steam your feet for about 15 minutes, and then wipe them dry. The treatment should be continued for at least 10 days.
- Lemon juice
Lemon juice eliminates sweating for two to three dayshours - just wipe the sole with half a lemon. But do not resort to this remedy too often - it dries out the skin. Use lemon juice only in exceptional cases.
Hygiene rules
It has already been mentioned above that it is very important to follow the rules of hygiene. Otherwise, no treatment will help solve the problem for a long time. These rules are not at all complicated:
- Clean feet
As surprising as it may sound, it is far fromAll people wash their feet every day. And the vast majority - only before going to bed. In order to avoid excessive sweating and, especially, an unpleasant odor, you should wash your feet every time you take off your shoes. Of course, we are not talking about house slippers. And in any case, wash your feet before going to bed.
- Choosing socks and shoes
Among other things, it is necessary to pay attentionpay attention to socks and shoes. Ideally, they should be made of natural materials. Also, try not to wear street shoes indoors for a long time - try to take a change of shoes with you. The same applies to sports shoes. No matter how good your sneakers are, do not wear them all the time. Sports shoes are intended exclusively for sports! We recommend reading:
