"SOS!": Feet stink, what to do

If the feet are sweating and still have a specific smell, people feel discomfort and problems with communication. Sometimes they don't know what to do and who to turn to. 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?

Sweat formation helps the body to maintain normal temperature body. But it happens that people have increased sweating. Excessive sweating is called hyperhidrosis.

There are several reasons for excessive sweating:

• Thick footwear made from unnatural materials.
• Synthetic socks.
• Lack of proper foot hygiene.
• Emotion.
• Exercise stress.
• Skin diseases.
• Endocrine system problems.
• Diseases of the nervous system.

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

Strong foot odor - what is the reason

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

Unpleasant amber 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 at the same time 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, then these areas of the skin will serve as a habitat for bacteria.

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

Treating sweating feet

There are several methods for treating limb sweating:

• 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 with 1 liter of hot water. After an hour, add a tablespoon of baking soda. The resulting solution is used to rub the feet.
• While taking a bath, add 5 drops of pine, sage and eucalyptus oil to the water.

What to do to prevent your feet from stinking

As mentioned above, hygiene is the first priority. Feet should be washed in the morning and evening. The temperature can be gradually lowered. It is better to use antibacterial soap when washing. It will help fight odor-causing bacteria. It is recommended to monitor the condition of the nails, cut them off in time. Dead skin particles are removed with a pumice stone or special files.

Here are some more ways:

• Periodically soak your feet with vinegar, tea or salt.
• In addition to hygiene, you can use deodorants... As well as for the armpits, there are deodorants for the feet. Potato starch is also used. Dry feet are treated with this product, especially the skin between the toes.
• It is recommended to use rubbing alcohol on your feet. This will help get rid of bacteria.
• Use a cream that reduces perspiration.
• Rub your legs overnight with lavender oil... Then put on your socks. Allergic reactions may occur when using lavender.
• Choose shoes and socks made from natural materials.
• Change socks every day. Turn them out during washing so that the skin particles are washed out.
• Wash your shoes if possible.
• Dry the shoes well. Take out the insoles and dry them separately.
• If possible, take off your shoes and take off your socks. When walking in the same socks, bacteria accumulate in them.

If none of the remedies helps, then you need to consult a doctor.