How to get rid of bad foot odor

It is no secret that sometimes our feet emit unpleasant odors, and sometimes getting rid of them can be quite difficult even with medication. It is generally accepted that this is a problem only for men who do not pay enough attention to issues of cleanliness or, in general, not the most tidy personalities. In reality, it often affects women and adolescents during puberty, and sometimes even children.

Causes of unpleasant foot odor

The reasons can be very diverse: from real and simple uncleanliness to rather serious diseases - obvious or still hidden. The wrong decision in this case would be to leave everything to chance. We decide the question, just need to give him time and attention.

Let's start with the well-known fact: sweat itself, practically has no smell, since it consists of 99% water. The amount of salts, nitrous compounds, fatty acids and other “harmful substances” eliminated from the body is not enough to ensure persistent unpleasant amber. Bacteria that comfortably settle on our skin and successfully reproduce in conditions of high humidity take care of it. Rather - not even they themselves, but rather - the result of their life.

That is why hygiene is primarily remembered if the smell starts to bother. Timely use of soap and other hygiene products will not allow bacteria to multiply too much and will greatly alleviate your suffering.

Also take care of the absence of provoking factors: the shoes should be the right size and taking into account the peculiarities of the structure of your feet. This often becomes a difficult task, since most of us buy shoes in the store, paying attention primarily to the affordable price. The result - often - narrow or tight shoes made of non-natural materials, which provokes increased sweating.

The same can be said about socks, stockings, tights: they should also be of the appropriate size and made of natural fabrics. Of course, you can add an additional requirement to this paragraph: categorical cleanliness and timely change of this part of your toilet.

All of the above is well known and understandable. But there are several more factors that usually trigger increased sweating. They are less known and when an unpleasant foot odor occurs, they are often not even remembered.

• Increased physical activity and stress conditions of the body.
• Genetic heredity.

Endocrine diseases. Hormonal imbalance, which leads to any disturbances in the functioning of our glands, gives "sweat" increased sweating, as well as a qualitative and quantitative change in the components of absolutely all the secretions of the human body. Bottom line - their smell changes, often not for the better.

Visit an endocrinologist, take the necessary tests, undergo an ultrasound examination - hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and a couple of other diseases have a history of excessive sweating.

A separate topic is the female hormonal background. Not to mention the famous “tides” during menopause, monthly cycles can have a fairly strong effect on the condition of any lady’s body. But too obvious intensification of sweating in the indicated periods, along with the pungent smell of slender legs, still requires careful attention. In any case, it is better to play it safe and visit a gynecologist than to skip a nascent disease.

Metabolic disorders. They may be due to genetic or endocrine disorders. Another possible reason is poor nutrition and daily routine, stress, lack of rest and sleep.Violation of carbohydrate, fat, protein, lipid or other metabolism inevitably leads to a change in the composition, amount and viscosity of secretions, which in turn can thoroughly spoil the smell and mood.

Fungal infections. Many are sure that the availability fungus on the foot easy to notice. A common mistake. Perhaps the fungus has just settled on your skin and is actively creating a favorable moist environment for itself to reproduce and live comfortably. It is impossible to notice disputes with the naked eye, but if you visit a mycologist or at least just a dermatologist in time, serious problems in the future can easily be avoided.

Vascular disorders. If the vessels bother you, if their patency is impaired, and they cannot fully ensure proper blood flow and nutrition of the superficial tissues, it is quite natural that the skin cannot cope with its protective function in the way that nature has laid down. The result - bacteria multiply much faster, and the smell becomes almost constant.

Diseases of the central nervous system. This item can not be commented on: the central nervous system regulates absolutely all processes in the body - from breathing to thinking. And of course: any violations in her work are reflected in excretory function, too.

Oncology. Cancer is dangerous because it can be completely invisible in the first few stages. Increased sweating in general and legs in particular, the unpleasant smell of secretions along with general weakness can be the first alarm signal.

Separately, I would like to note the constantly wet legs of infants. Here, in any case, it is better to play it safe and consult a pediatrician. The reason can be either just a still imperfect system of thermoregulation of the child's body, or quite serious congenital or acquired pathologies.

Ways and methods to eliminate odor

We have decided on the reasons, the matter is small: learn how to deal with it. Let's start with the methods that were used by our grandparents.

According to the frequency of recommendations, the oak bark stably holds the palm. It is used most often in the form of decoctions in their pure form or with the addition of some herbs. The broth is cooked for 30 minutes on an open fire or (better) in a water bath: from 50 to 100 g of raw material, 1 liter of boiling water is poured and heated for half an hour under the lid.

You can add to the broth rhizomes of gentian in the ratio with the bark 3: 1 (more bark). Or make an alcohol tincture: 30 g of alcohol on 30 g of dry raw materials - insist in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally. As an option - add walnut leaves to such a tincture.

The broth is used in the form of hot baths at night (15-20 minutes). In this case, the legs should be washed beforehand, and after the procedure we do not wipe them - we give them thoroughly dry. Tincture wipe clean feet in the morning and in the evening, also dry.

Another option for using oak bark: you can crush it and put it in socks at night. In the morning, the bark is washed off with cold water.

Birch buds
Dry raw materials in a ratio of 1: 5 are poured with alcohol and infused for about 10 days in a dark place. Wipe clean feet 2-3 times a day.

Horsetail
8 tablespoons of grass pour 3 liters of boiling water, leave for half an hour in a water bath. Use in the form of baths.

Rinses and baths of decoctions are good: basil, strawberry leaves, oat grains, chamomile or oat straw. You can wipe clean feet with very strong tea leaves. The following solutions are also successfully used:

• 3 tablespoons of salt (plain or sea) per 1 liter of warm water;
• Soda in the same proportions;
• Ordinary table vinegar in a ratio of 100 g per liter of warm water;
• Apple cider vinegar - they simply wipe dry clean legs with it;
• A solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) - it should be raspberry colored and quite hot.

Some recommend washing your feet with a weak solution of copper sulfate or adding ¼ teaspoon of bleach to soapy water. At the same time, do not soar your legs, but only wash them, since the benefit to the general health of the body is very doubtful.

Aromatic oils known for their antiseptic properties are indispensable in the fight against excessive sweating. Eucalyptus, pine, sage, tea tree - choose your option, add to the water before taking a bath.

Despite its pharmacy origin, boric acid and talcum powder also have the status of a folk remedy for combating sweating and odors. Use them in the form of powder on dry, clean feet.

What does official medicine advise us

The first and most logical action is examination. No doctor will treat "that, I do not know what." If ailments are found, a list of recommendations will be issued taking into account the data received. If you are healthy, here are a few drugs that may help:

Urotropin - 40% solution. Antiseptic. It is applied in the evening to clean, dry feet no more than 2-3 times a month. In the morning, the drug should be washed off with cool water and soap. The rest of the time you can just use regular antiperspirants.

Formidron. Also an antiseptic, but less safe: it contains formaldehyde. Therefore, it can only be used for feet (and not as a universal means of dealing with sweat, as some have suggested). With a cotton swab, wipe your feet well after washing, not forgetting about the areas between and under the fingers.

Borozin. Powder used for processing shoes: divide the contents of the package into 2 equal parts, put in shoes (shoes, boots), leave for 5 days.

Delaskin powder. The composition includes synthetic tannins that reduce irritation and sweating. Use it to prepare baths.

Formagel. It is applied to dry, clean feet for 40 minutes, after which it is washed off without the use of soap and other detergents. It is not advisable to take a long time. Ideally - 2-3 days, after which you need to take a break. You may not need a second course.

Foot cream "Against sweat and smell 5 days." The manufacturer is GalenoFarm, a cream based on zinc oxide, safe for health and can be used for a long time. The forums received excellent reviews for safety, efficiency and accessibility.

Fresh leg spa. Available in the form of a spray and gel. Advantages - natural ingredients, the absence of contraindications (unless, of course, you are not allergic). A tangible minus is the price - on the official website at a promotional price the gel is offered for 1290 rubles (at the moment).

Approved, Maxim, Drisol, Dry Drive
Special therapeutic antiperspirants based on aluminum salts. You can apply for a long time - they are most safe for health, provided that you have not observed any allergic reactions to the components of these drugs.

In addition to medical treatment options, official medicine can offer you physiotherapy. Electrophoresis is carried out once a week and has a number of contraindications. In addition, to achieve a lasting effect in one course is quite difficult, so they have to be repeated periodically. The advantages of this method - it practically does not affect your body as a whole.

The perfume industry does not lag behind doctors. There are many creams, gels and antiperspirants for legs with increased antimicrobial activity, which can dry the skin, narrow pores and have a pleasant smell. For example, you can recall the deodorant Deo-control from Rexona, cream-balm “Cross” from the Black Pearl line, cream-deodorant from Vichy “7 days”, gel “Deo-control” from Amway.

There are many listed drugs and methods for treating problematic legs, you choose. In any case, remember that prevention is always cheaper than treatment, and not only for the wallet, but also for the general condition as a whole.

Properly selected shoes, nutrition, taking into account the characteristics of your body, proper rest, stress minimization, health monitoring and timely contact with specialists - and not only your legs will say “thank you”.

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