A Guide to Treating Sweaty Feet

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It is not unusual to sweat occasionally. If the weather is hot or you have been working hard, sweating is normal and expected. If, however, you sweat excessively and for no apparent reason, you might wonder what the problem is.

Sweaty feet may be caused by hyperhidrosis

An excessive amount of sweat is known as hyperhidrosis in medicine. The tendency for men to develop plantar hyperhidrosis is higher than that for women, as they sweat excessively from their feet. In the event that you have plantar hyperhidrosis, your podiatrist can treat it in several ways.

Hyperhidrosis May Be Caused by a Secondary Cause

Taking a closer look, hyperhidrosis can often be alleviated by discovering and treating the underlying cause. The following factors may contribute to secondary hyperhidrosis:

• Menopause
• Hyperthyroidism
• Parkinson’s disease
• Anxiety
• Diabetes
• Intense stress
• Certain prescription medications such as antidepressants
• Tuberculosis and other infections
• Dysautonomia

Our first step will be to take conservative measures

Your podiatrist will often recommend certain lifestyle changes and simple treatment options to determine if they are effective enough against excessive sweating. Among the conservative options are: Your podiatrist will only use more aggressive options if these options fail.

• Using antiperspirant or deodorant on your feet
• Powdering the feet with antifungal medicine
• Avoid wearing the same shoes twice in a day
• Wearing leather or canvas shoes that are breathable
• It is important to wear socks that wick away moisture

The Benefits of Seeing a Podiatrist

For sweaty feet, podiatrists can recommend several treatments, but a specialist in foot and ankles may be needed in some cases. It is possible for podiatrists to treat sweaty feet with an iontophoresis device, a painless device in which mild electrical currents are passed through the feet. A podiatrist can also prescribe Botox injections to temporarily stop excessive sweating in addition to iontophoresis.

You can seek treatment from a podiatrist if sweaty feet make you uncomfortable or prevent you from accomplishing your goals.

You can contact our office at 949-588-8833 , or visit our website at https://www.ocfootdoctor.com/ Our offices are located in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, and Costa Mesa.