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Tips to Beat Sweaty Feet, and Save Money
(July/August 2006) When temperatures soar, feet want to breathe. From the beach, to the pool, to the supermarket and shopping mall, sandals are everywhere. Whether they are brightly colored flip-flops, water sport sandals, the leather numbers my father used to wear (yes, with black socks and to mow the lawn no less), or stylish strappy women’s styles, sandals can be a boon to hot feet. But they can also lead to great embarrassment and discomfort.
Whether you sweat a little or a lot, here are some tips (and a great offer from Summer Soles) to help keep those tootsies drier and more comfortable in summer footwear. International Hyperhidrosis Society board member, dermatologist Dee Anna Glaser along with podiatrist Cary Zinkin (of Deerfield Beach, Florida, who is a spokesman for the American Podiatric Medical Association) provided many of these tips to Readers Digest magazine. The rest come from the International Hyperhidrosis Society's general expertise.
- Avoid sandals made of plastic, rubber, or fake leather. These materials can cause feet to sweat even more.
- Add cotton or other absorbent linings to your sandals to soak up excess sweat. Summer Soles liners are a great example and even come with an adhesive backing.
For our readers, Summer Soles is offering a $1 discount. Just enter the code "SweatHelp" when placing your order. And more good news, Summer Soles ships WORLDWIDE for only $3!
- Spray an over-the-counter antiperspirant on the bottom of your feet and in between your toes. If you suffer from plantar hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the feet), talk to a dermatologist about using stronger prescription antiperspirants on your feet and how to avoid skin irritation when doing so.
- Dust your feet with an absorbent powder. Zeasorb is a good choice. Its particles are finer than those in other powders and therefore absorb more moisture. Zeasorb is a specialty product so look for it in pharmacies, particularly those that serve a lot of dermatology patients.
- If your feet smell or are red and itchy, you may have athlete’s foot. For some, an over-the-counter remedy may be sufficient but hyperhidrosis sufferers should talk to a dermatologist about how best to manage their sweat and the other problems that can go along with it.
And remember, if your feet sweat excessively, there are medical treatments available. Iontophoresis can be highly effective for plantar hyperhidrosis and new technologies and better understanding of topical antiperspirants are making them more effective and comfortable to use. Use our Physician Finder to find a dermatologist or another doctor familiar with hyperhidrosis near you.
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