Sweaty Feet: The Best Treatments

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There is nothing abnormal about sweating occasionally. Possibly the weather is hot or you are putting in a lot of hard work. It's normal and expected to sweat in these situations; however, if you find yourself sweating excessively and for no apparent reason, you might wonder what's going on.

Hyperhidrosis Could Be Causing Your Sweaty Feet

In medicine, hyperhidrosis is the term used to describe excessive sweating. People who suffer from plantar hyperhidrosis sweat excessively from their feet. The likelihood of men developing this issue is higher than that of women. You can treat plantar hyperhidrosis in several ways if your podiatrist determines that you have this condition.

There May Be a Secondary Cause of Your Hyperhidrosis

Let's take a closer look at what this means. Hyperhidrosis could be caused by an underlying condition. As a result, finding and treating the underlying cause of hyperhidrosis can often alleviate the condition. 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
  
  

First, we'll try conservative measures

To determine whether lifestyle changes and simple treatment options are effective enough against excessive sweating, your podiatrist will often suggest certain lifestyle changes and simple treatment options first. Your podiatrist will only use more aggressive treatment options if these options fail. Among the conservative options are:

• 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
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Getting Help from a Podiatrist

Podiatrists can recommend a variety of treatments to help manage sweaty feet, but in some cases, you may need to consult a foot and ankle specialist. An iontophoresis device, a painless device that passes mild electrical currents through the feet, can be used by podiatrists to treat sweaty feet. In addition to iontophoresis, podiatrists may also recommend Botox injections in order to temporarily stop excessive sweating.

A podiatrist can help you manage sweaty feet if they’re preventing you from doing what you want to do or making you uncomfortable.

Unsure what’s right for you? Talk to Dr. Arshia Roohian today . 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.