How to get rid of unpleasant foot odor

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

Causes of foot odor

The reasons can be the most diverse: from the real and the simplest uncleanliness to fairly serious diseases - obvious or as yet hidden. The wrong decision in this case will be - leave everything to chance. The question is solved, you just need to give him time and attention.

Let's start with a well-known fact: sweat itself, has almost no odor, since it consists of 99% water.The amount of salts, nitrogenous compounds, fatty acids and other "hazards" excreted from the body is not enough to provide a persistent unpleasant amber. Bacteria take care of it, nestling comfortably on our skin and successfully breeding in conditions of high humidity. Or rather - not even they, but rather - the result of their livelihoods.

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

Take care also about the absence of provoking factors: shoes must be the right size and taking into account the structural features of your feet. This often becomes a difficult task, as most of us buy shoes in the store, paying attention primarily to the affordable price. The result - often - narrow or cramped shoes made of non-natural materials, provoking increased sweating.

The same can be said about socks, stockings, pantyhose: they must also be the appropriate size and made of natural fabrics.Of course, an additional requirement can be entered into this clause: absolute cleanliness and timely replacement of this part of your toilet.

All of the above is well known and understandable. But there are several other factors that usually trigger sweating. They are less well known and often do not even remember about the appearance of an unpleasant smell from the legs.

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

Endocrine diseases. The hormonal imbalance, to which any disturbances in the functioning of our glands lead, leads to "exiting" increased perspiration, as well as a qualitative and quantitative change in the components of absolutely all secretions of the human body. The result - their smell changes, often not for the better.

Visit an endocrinologist, take the necessary tests, go through an ultrasound examination - hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and a couple of diseases have a history of hyperhidrosis.

A separate topic is the female hormonal background. Not to mention the famous "tides" during menopause, monthly cycles can have a fairly strong influence on the state of the body of any lady.But too pronounced increase in sweating during the indicated periods along with the acrid smell of slender legs still requires careful attention. In any case, it is better to play it safe and visit a gynecologist than to miss the beginning disease.

Metabolic disorders. They may be due to genetic or endocrine disorders. Another possible reason is unhealthy diet and daily regimen, stress, inadequate rest and sleep. Disruption of carbohydrate, fat, protein, lipid or other exchange inevitably leads to changes in the composition, amount and viscosity of secretions, which in turn can thoroughly spoil the smell and mood.

Fungal infections. Many are confident that the presence of fungus on foot notice easily. Common mistake. Perhaps the fungus has just settled on your skin and is actively creating for itself a favorable moist environment for reproduction and comfortable life. It is impossible to notice disputes with the naked eye, but if you visit a mycologist or at least a dermatologist in time, you can easily avoid serious problems in the future.

Vascular disorders. If the vessels disturb you, if their permeability is impaired, and they cannot fully ensure the correct blood flow and nourishment of the surface tissues, it is quite natural that the skin cannot cope with its protective function in the way it is laid by nature. The result - the multiplication of bacteria occurs much faster, and the smell becomes almost constant.

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

Oncology. Cancer is dangerous in that it can be completely invisible in the first few stages. Excessive sweating in general and legs in particular, an unpleasant odor of discharge along with general weakness can be the first alarm.

I would like to separately note the constantly wet feet of babies. Here, in any case, it is better to be safe and consult a pediatrician. The reason may be just simply an imperfect system of thermoregulation of the child’s body, or rather serious congenital or acquired pathologies.

Methods and methods of odor removal

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

The palm of the frequency of recommendations stably holds oak bark. It is used most often in the form of decoctions in pure form or with the addition of some herbs. The broth is prepared 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 a decoction of rhizomes of gentian in relation to the bark of 3: 1 (more bark). Or make an alcohol tincture: for 30 g of dry raw material, 30 ml of alcohol - insist in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally. As an option, add walnut leaves to this tincture.

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

Another option is the use of oak bark: it can be pounded and covered in socks for the night.In the morning wash the bark with cold water.

Birch buds
Dry raw materials in a 1: 5 ratio 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 herbs pour 3 liters of boiling water, insist half an hour in a water bath. Use in the form of trays.

Good help rinsing and bath of decoctions: basil, strawberry leaves, oat grains, chamomile or oat straw. Clean feet can be wiped with a very strong brew. Such solutions are also successfully used:

• 3 tablespoons of salt (plain or sea) per 1 liter of warm water;
• Soda in the same proportions;
• Regular table vinegar in the ratio of 100 g per liter of warm water;
• Apple vinegar - they clean their dry clean feet;
• Potassium permanganate solution (potassium permanganate) - it should be crimson and quite hot.

Some recommend washing the feet with a weak solution of copper sulfate or adding ¼ tsp of bleach to the soapy water. The legs do not soar, but only to wash, because the benefits to the overall health of the body is very doubtful.

Essential 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 talc also have the status of a folk remedy to combat sweating and odors. Use them in the form of powder on dry clean feet.

What advises us official medicine

The first and most logical action - the survey. No doctor will treat "that, I do not know what." If ailments are detected, a list of recommendations will be issued based on the data obtained. If you are healthy, here are some medications that can help:

Urotropin - 40% solution. Antiseptic. It is applied in the evening on 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 simply use the usual antiperspirants.

Formidron. Also antiseptic, but less safe: it contains formaldehyde. Therefore, it can only be used for stop (and not as a universal means of dealing with sweat, as some advise). A cotton swab to wipe the feet well after bathing, not forgetting the areas between and under the fingers.

Borozin. Powder used to process shoes: the contents of the package divided into 2 equal parts, fall asleep in shoes (shoes, boots), leave for 5 days.

Delaskin powder. The composition includes synthetic tannins, reducing irritation and sweating. Use it for making trays.

Formagel. Apply to clean, dry feet for 40 minutes, then rinse without using soap and other detergents. It is not advisable to use for a long time. Ideal - 2-3 days, after which you need to take a break. Perhaps a second course is not required.

Foot Cream "Against sweat and odor for 5 days." Manufacturer - GalenoPharm, zinc oxide based cream, safe for health and can be used for a long time. The forums have received excellent reviews for safety, effectiveness and accessibility.

Fresh leg spa. Available in spray and gel form. Advantages - natural ingredients, no contraindications (unless, of course, you are not allergic). A noticeable disadvantage is the price - on the official website at the promotional price gel is offered for 1290 rubles (at the moment).

Odoban, Maxim, Drisol, Dry-Dry
Special therapeutic antiperspirant based on aluminum salts.It can be used for a long time - they are the safest for health, provided that you have not experienced allergic reactions to the components of these drugs.

In addition to medical treatment options, official medicine can offer you physiotherapy. Electrophoresis is carried out 1 time per 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 almost does not affect your body as a whole.

Not far behind the medical and perfume industry. A variety of creams, gels and antiperspirants for the feet with increased antimicrobial activity are available, which can dry the skin, narrow pores and have a pleasant smell. For example, you can recall the deodorant "Deo-control" from Rexona, cream-balsam "Cross" from the Black Pearl line, cream-deodorant from Vichy "7 days", gel "Deo-control" from Amway.

These drugs and methods of influence on problem legs, there are many, 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 chosen shoes, nutrition, taking into account the peculiarities of your body, proper rest, minimizing stress, health monitoring and timely access to specialists - and “thank you very much” will be told not only by your feet.

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