More about Sweaty Feet...
Some Common Causes
- Excessive sweating and moisture, due to overactive sweat glands, which produce much more sweat than is required to keep your foot cool.
- The wetness then provides a great breeding ground for bacteria and yeast.
- When this starts to break down it produces the common feature of this problem - an unpleasant smell.
- Excessive anxiety.
- Various other common skin conditions such as Athletes foot, fugal or bacterial infections or contact Dermatitis.
The Main Symptoms
- Very fetid foot odour.
- Moist and wet feet.
- You could also have the same wetness on your palms, under your arms and in your groin area.
Cathy Bowen
MSc DPodM ILTM, Podiatrist
Sweaty Feet
A common condition when your feet can be excessively smelly some of the time. They can sometimes be sweaty as well. Even though you may not have been walking or taking exercise.
Suggested Treatments for Sweaty Feet
Shower regularly.
Use foot creams, powders and sprays to
keep your feet dry and conditioned.
Change your footwear and socks often.
Use a removable insole in your
shoes, and replace it regularly.
Wear sandals during warm weather.
Don’t continue to use smelly shoes - throw
them out and put on a clean pair.
Avoid enclosed footwear such as trainers and try
and wear shoes and socks that allow the skin to
"breathe", such as cotton socks, and leather shoes.
Other customers have found these useful for Sweaty Feet...
 Akileine Effervescent Deo Tablets (7) |
 Akileine Green Gel Biactive 75ml |
 Akileine Powder Green |
Treating your condition
The Traffic Light symbol at the top of each condition page indicates the way you should approach it:
Red: Seek professional help immediately, either from a suitably qualified Podiatrist or Physiotherapist.
Amber: You can treat this condition yourself BUT you should seek professional help if you want reassurance that what you are doing is the best approach for you.
Green: You can treat this condition yourself if you feel comfortable doing so. However, for further reassurance it might be as well to talk the condition through with a suitably qualified Podiatrist.
Remember this advice is for guidance only and if you are in any doubt at all, please consult your nearest HPC Registered Podiatrist.