Sweaty feet or hyperhydrosis is one of the most common and annoying conditions of the feet. Our feet possess over 25,0000 sweat glands which produce up to a half-cup of sweat daily. It results in smelly feet and also cause fungal infections. Sometimes it may be due to the hereditary reasons. Medication is available to treat that condition but only after doctor prescription. 

Wear cotton socks: 

Change your socks at least once in the middle of the day. Don't buy cheap synthetic socks, stick with good quality cotton socks. Natural fibres have a good built in ventilation system. 

Wash feet daily: 

Have habit of washing your feet routinely. Many people step into the shower and happily clean the upper part of their body but tend to neglect their feet. Wash your feet at least once a day, but preferably twice a day. Use a good antibacterial soap. Really dry your feet carefully and completely, especially, in between your toes. Don't let micro-organisms get started growing in the nice, damp places between those toes. 

Diet matters: 

Take proper precautions with food and drinks. Drinks that have alcohol and caffeine and spicy foods greatly increase sweating. So, here's another good reason to give up those booze-fuelled outings.

Avoid Soaking Feet: 

Soaking helps to dehydrate already-dry feet. So instead of soaking your tootsies, apply a sugar scrub directly onto dry skin, and wipe it off with a moistened towel. 

Powder well: 

Powdering your feet frequently is helpful as the powder absorbs the excessive sweat. So, after bathing and drying your feet, choose to use an antiperspirant foot spray, or a foot powder. Put on the antiperspirant first, and then the foot powder, after the spray is dry. You can choose a commercial foot powder. 

Medication: 

There are good quality lotions, medications and powders available in the market that are good to get rid of sweaty feet. Certain medical foot bath treatments are good antiperspirants, excellent for sweaty feet.

By Lizitha