What To Do When Your Feet Sweat Excessively

Everyone has experienced sweaty feet. Sweat is produced by the body in response to heat as a means of cooling down. While some sweat is perfectly normal, an excessive amount of sweat can be an indication of a medical condition known as hyperhidrosis.

This condition can be embarrassing and challenging to live with. Fortunately, there are some things you can do when your feet sweat excessively to find relief.

Use an Antiperspirant

Antiperspirants can be an effective tool in battling the effects of hyperhidrosis. Don't make the mistake of thinking that an antiperspirant can only be used on the underarms. You can apply a high-quality antiperspirant directly to the soles of your feet to help reduce the amount of sweat produced by your body.

Antiperspirants contain aluminum salts that help plug the pores that secrete sweat. If you find that an over-the-counter antiperspirant isn't helping, you can talk to your podiatrist about trying a prescription-strength antiperspirant.

Invest in Botox

Botulinum toxin A, known by the brand name Botox, can be an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis. Although most widely known for its ability to eliminate wrinkles, Botox has the ability to help block the release of the chemicals that signal your body to produce sweat.

Your podiatrist will inject small amounts of Botox directly into the soles of your feet. You may need several treatments for the Botox to take effect, but the results can last for quite awhile. Botox can be a simple and effective tool to help eliminate excessive sweating and the negative effects that sweating can have on your day-to-day life.

Take a Prescription Medication

If your hyperhidrosis has not responded to antiperspirants or Botox, you may want to talk with your podiatrist about the possibility of using a prescription medication to control your sweating. Your podiatrist can prescribe an oral anticholinergic medication.

This classification of drugs is designed to stop the activation of the body's sweat glands. If the sweat glands themselves are not triggered into action, you will experience a significant reduction in the amount of sweating your feet do each day.

You don't have to live with hyperhidrosis. Work with your podiatrist to use a series of non-invasive treatments for your hyperhidrosis. If you don't respond to the treatments outlined above, you do have the option of undergoing a surgical procedure that will sever the nerves connected to your sweat glands.

A podiatrist at a facility like Advanced Foot Clinic will be able to help guide you in the right direction so that you can find relief from hyperhidrosis.