Foot sweating
The feet are one of the sweatiest areas of our body. There are more than 100,000 sweat glands on the sole of an adult, which can produce up to a glass of sweat a day.
The tendency to excessive foot perspiration is usually genetically determined. The problem is exacerbated by high temperatures, physical exertion and stress.
Sweat itself has no smell. But it is broken down by bacteria - then it starts to smell unpleasantly. Once your feet are sweating, there is little you can do to reduce the unpleasant smell. They need to be washed and wiped thoroughly.
How do I prevent excessive foot perspiration?
In summer, wear sandals or open-toed or open-heeled shoes for ventilation. Shoes should be breathable (natural materials).
Textile shoes, such as tennis shoes, can be machine washed. You can put anti-sweat insoles in your indoor shoes, e.g. with active carbon, silver ions or coconut fibre.
You can buy anti-sweat salves, powders, creams and deodorants at the pharmacy. They neutralise unpleasant odours, have an antibacterial effect and dry the skin.
You can also prepare your own anti-sweat preparations, using e.g. oak or birch bark, sage, mint, horsetail, chamomile, walnut leaves. Add decoctions and infusions to foot baths, soak socks and tights in them.
What diet for excessive foot perspiration?
Certain products increase the production and odour of sweat. Processed foods, fried foods, coffee, strong tea, hot spices (paprika, cayenne pepper, tabasco, ginger, turmeric, etc.), spicy vegetables (e.g. onions, garlic) all have this effect.
The unpleasant smell of sweat increases after eating products rich in protein (e.g. meat, dairy products). It is therefore advisable to limit these, especially in summer.