“SOS!”: Feet stink, what to do

If feet sweat and still have a specific odor, people feel discomfort and problems with communication. Sometimes they don’t know what to do and who to contact. Let's try to figure out the cause of the problem and consider methods to get rid of it.

Why do my feet sweat a lot?

The production of sweat helps the body maintain normal temperature bodies. But it happens that people have increased sweating. Excessive sweating is called hyperhidrosis.

There may be several reasons for excessive sweating:

• Thick shoes made from non-natural materials.
• Socks made of synthetic materials.
• Lack of normal foot hygiene.
• Excitement.
• Physical activity.
• Skin diseases.
• Problems with the endocrine system.
• Diseases of the nervous system.

Sometimes it is enough to wash your feet with soap several times a day to solve all problems. If you have health problems, then only effective treatment will help.

Strong odor from feet - what is the reason?

One of the reasons for the unpleasant odor is the presence of fungus. You should get rid of this disease as quickly as possible. Another reason may be that a person has a disease. In certain diseases, bacteria multiply. Those, in turn, cause a terrible smell.

An unpleasant odor can also appear in people who do not suffer from the disease. This is due to excessive sweating. If a person moves a lot and wears shoes made of unnatural materials, this will contribute to the appearance of an unpleasant odor.

Particles skin on the feet wear out very quickly. If dead particles are not removed in time, these areas of the skin will serve as a habitat for bacteria.

In children, the smell can be even stronger than in an adult. This is due to the fact that metabolism in a child’s body occurs faster. And since children love to wear sneakers and sneakers, their feet begin to sweat a lot.

Treatment for sweaty feet

There are several methods for treating sweating of the extremities:

• Take 1 liter of water, add 100 grams of oak bark. Boil on the stove for half an hour.  Soak your feet in the broth for 7 days in a row.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of boiling water. Stir and cool. Wash your feet in this solution and rinse with water.
• Place 20 laurel leaves in a container. Add 3 liters of very hot water. Wait until the solution becomes warm and sit for 15-20 minutes with your feet in it. This procedure should be performed before bedtime.
• Pour 3 tablespoons of chamomile into 1 liter of hot water. After an hour, add a tablespoon of soda. The resulting solution is used to rub the feet.
• While taking a bath, add 5 drops of pine, sage and eucalyptus oils to the water.

What to do to prevent your feet from stinking

As mentioned above, the first thing you need to do is maintain hygiene. You should wash your feet morning and evening. The temperature can be gradually lowered. When washing, it is better to use antibacterial soap. It will help fight odor-causing bacteria. It is recommended to monitor the condition of your nails and trim them in a timely manner. Dead skin particles are removed using pumice or special files.

Here are some more ways:

• Periodically make foot baths using vinegar, tea or salt.
• In addition to maintaining hygiene, you can use deodorants. As well as for the armpits, there are deodorants for the legs. Potato starch is also used. This product is used to treat dry feet, especially the skin between the toes.
• It is recommended to treat your feet with alcohol. This will help get rid of bacteria.
• Use a cream that reduces sweat secretion.
• Rub lavender on your feet at night oil. Then put on socks. Allergic reactions may occur when using lavender.
• Choose shoes and socks made from natural materials.
• Change your socks every day. When washing, turn them inside out so that skin particles are washed out.
• Wash shoes if possible.
• Dry your shoes well. Remove the insoles and dry them separately.
• If possible, take off your shoes and socks. When you walk around in your socks, bacteria accumulate in them.

If none of the remedies help, you should consult a doctor.