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Date of: 24.08.2017
A fifth of the European population suffers from mycosis of the feet. This is data from the Achilles study, conducted in all European countries, including ours. Fungus on the feet most often begins with interdigital folds, for the following reasons: - vascular diseases of the legs (21%); — obesity (17%); - foot pathology - narrow spaces between the toes, diabetic foot, flat feet (15%); - trauma to the skin, nails and fingers due to tight shoes, sports injuries, trimmed pedicure.
The favorite place for mycosis of the feet to occur is the closest spaces between the 3rd, 4th, 5th toes. From there, the fungus affects all interdigital folds, the skin of the sole with the lateral edges, the back of the foot, and nails
What is sweat
Sweating is a natural physiological mechanism for cooling the body and releasing fluid containing salt and organic matter from our body. They are removed from the body through special microscopic glands with which our body is strewn: from the head to the feet. It is impossible to stop sweating. This is an important process of thermoregulation. Sweat also allows the transfer of pheromones and many biologically active substances necessary for human interaction at the physiological level.
Where does sweat smell from?
It's all about our microbiome, the bacteria that live both inside and outside the body. One of the main culprits of our “fragrance” is a bacterium of the staphylococcal family Staphylococcus hominis. When it reacts with sweat molecules, it forms thioalcohol, an organic sulfur compound with a hint of sulfur, onion and meat combined. There are countless bacteria in the armpits. Scientists claim that there are more of them than people on our planet.
What affects body odor and sweat
The freshly produced liquid has no odor. It appears after a period of time during which bacteria multiply in the places where it is released. But in addition to the pathogenic flora that everyone normally has, body aroma is affected by diet. Indeed, we are what we eat.
Foods that affect body odor
- Tomatoes contain substances - carotenoids and terpenes, which change the smell of sweat. And the more tomatoes you eat, the stronger the smell. But 1-2 pieces will not cause drastic changes.
- Red meat takes a long time to digest, and if consumed daily, it can cause stagnation in the body. The long process of decomposition of meat fibers will make itself felt with an unpleasant trail from the body.
- Cabbage itself has a specific aroma in any form. Due to the fact that it is rich in sulfur, the aroma can easily transfer to someone who eats it a lot and often. This happens as a result of the fact that sulfur, after entering the body, is broken down into substances that emit an unpleasant odor. The main thing is control.
- Spices - for those who like spicy and hot things, be careful. Such as chili pepper, cumin, curry, cumin can give the body a not very pleasant aroma.
How to remove unpleasant odors from shoes?
Let's put our shoes in order, because they are also one of the reasons for the disgusting smell. Useful tips:
- Air out your shoes as often as possible, especially if they are closed; if possible, wash them.
- Shoes should be kept in a cool and not humid place.
- You can also put cloves, bay leaves or cedar wood in your shoes.
- Sprinkle a little baking soda or cornstarch inside your shoes at night.
- Insert crumpled newspaper into shoes for drying and storage.
- Get special insoles that can absorb unpleasant odors.
- Try to change your shoes every other day so they can dry thoroughly.
That's all for me. I hope these tips will help you feel confident again and forget forever about the problem of excessive sweating of your feet and, of course, unpleasant odor. If the cause is a fungal disease, it is better to consult a doctor for proper treatment.
Take care of your hygiene, try traditional recipes and pharmaceutical preparations, and take good care of your shoes. Results will definitely appear, you just need to put in some effort to achieve your desired goal!
Good luck to all! See you!
The best remedies for sweat and odor
Of course, the first thing you can and should do to get rid of the unpleasant sensations of a sweaty body is to carry out hygiene procedures. However, dermatologists do not recommend getting too carried away with showers and gels. In order not to become sterile and vulnerable, natural microflora, which is natural in nature, must remain on the skin. But you can maintain cleanliness and freshness, and prevent the proliferation of pathogenic microbes in a humid environment, using special means, the range of which is varied.
Underarm products
If you think that deodorant and antiperspirant are the same thing, we hasten to answer - no. These are different products with different tasks.
Deodorants
They only have a deodorizing effect. They are able to overcome hygienic imperfections, preventing the proliferation of bacteria during sweat, but they are not able to get rid of it.
Deodorant is suitable when body odor and sweat are insignificant. But if a person sweats a lot and also smells strongly, then sweat mixed with deodorant can cause the opposite effect. It is important to apply deodorant to a clean, dry skin surface.
Rexona spray
Rexona spray is easy to use, does not leave a white residue on the skin and clothes, effectively eliminates odor due to antibacterial components, and contains additional caring substances to soften and protect the skin. Rexona has a line of deodorants with motionsense technology. Due to special microparticles, the anti-sweat product works according to the principle - more movement, higher protection.
The most famous brand in Russia with an optimal price-quality ratio.
Nivea with kaolin powder
Good composition with natural kaolin powder. Kaolin is a white clay based on the mineral kaolinite. Due to this component, the deodorant dries very quickly on the body, without a sticky feeling. Keeps skin velvety and soft. Contains an antibacterial complex that blocks odor for a long time. Nivea deodorant with kaolin powder has a subtle and unobtrusive aroma that does not mix with perfumes.
Lady speed stick aloe
Due to the content of aloe alcohol in the Lady Speedstick deodorant, it has a good drying effect, reliably protecting against the growth of bacteria and the appearance of an unpleasant trail. And aloe extract, penetrating the epidermis, provides softness and saturates it with vitamins, minerals and oxygen. Does not clog pores, allowing the body to breathe.
La Roshe Posay roll-on deodorant Physiologique
La roche pose deodorant is an excellent product with an excellent formula. Its basis is the natural adsorbent mineral perlite. Effectively and delicately fights excess sweating, is suitable for sensitive skin and does not clog the sweat glands. The zinc gluconate included in the composition provides an antibacterial effect, and allantoin soothes, moisturizes and restores the epidermis.
Antiperspirants
Antiperspirant differs from deodorant in that the former blocks the action of the sweat glands, eliminating the process of sweating. For this reason, it is not suitable as a regular care product. If deodorant can be used several times a day, then antiperspirant is recommended to be applied to clean and dry armpits once every 3-5 days. Since it contains aluminum salts, it is better to use antiperspirant not more often.
Vichy Homme deodorant 50ml for excessive sweating
Men's deodorant with a neutral aroma. The enhanced formula is tailored specifically to the characteristics of male sweating. The antibacterial component in Vichy ohm antiperspirant is witch hazel extract, which eliminates unpleasant odor without masking it. Does not leave white marks.
Vichy Transpiration intense deodorant roll-on
Vichy Deodorant Transpiration intense antiperspirant deodorant limits sweating for 48 hours, dries out the skin and prevents the appearance of unpleasant odors. In clothes without wet spots in the armpits, you feel complete comfort and confidence. Vichy Roll-on Deodorant does not contain ethyl alcohol and parabens, therefore it is suitable for sensitive skin. It forms a film on the surface of the skin that allows you to breathe, protects the skin from drying out and makes it smooth and silky.
Dry Dry product
One of the most effective and popular remedies for sweat and odor. Unlike previous antiperspirants, this one is able to block sweat production for 3 to 7 days. In the Dry Dry lines there is a product with a classic composition, the main substance in which is aluminum chloride hydrate and alcohol. Dry dry for sensitive skin is gentler and retains its effect for up to 3 days. The effectiveness of Dry Dry lies in the fact that the product affects the sweat glands, thereby regulating the process of sweating. Suitable for eliminating hyperhidrosis.
Deonica
All Deonic products do not contain alcohol or parabens. The Nature Protection line of antiperspirants does not contain aluminum chlorohydrate. The main active ingredient is the natural mineral alunite. Does not cause irritation and allows the skin to breathe. Does not leave marks on clothes. And the DEONICA PRO line has the main active ingredient - thermally activated aluminum chlorohydrate. It differs from ordinary aluminum salts in particle size. These particles penetrate the pores more easily and intensively without clogging them, providing freshness and comfort for a long time. The products are created using Swiss technology using components that are the basis for pharmaceuticals.
Both deodorants and antiperspirants are available in the form of sprays and aerosols, gels, sticks, mineral crystals, and rollers with a liquid creamy product. The price range of deodorants and antiperspirants is also wide. This is due to the composition, quality of raw materials and production technologies.
Products for palms and feet
Teymurova cream paste
Stata Teymurova is a long-proven remedy that can overcome profuse sweating of the feet and cope with an unpleasant odor. A working product with a complex of active cream-paste components has a drying, exfoliating and mild deodorizing effect.
Mozolin spray-tonic
From sweat, odor, fungus - normalizes sweating and prevents the appearance of unpleasant odors, the spray blocks the development of microbial flora, leaves a fresh and pleasant aroma, softness.
Foot cream “5 days”
This cream softens dry and rough feet. Has disinfecting, drying and mild deodorizing effects. Does not irritate the skin.
Antiperspirant deodorant “Miko-stop”
Improves blood and lymph circulation and helps get rid of unpleasant plume. The cosmetic product can be used several times a day. Antiperspirant deodorant for feet inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi and is suitable for the prevention of fungal diseases.
Foot cream “Natural formula”
Cream “Natural Formula” Removes calluses and corns; softens the feet, has an antibacterial effect, inhibits the proliferation of unwanted microflora and the appearance of an unpleasant trail from the feet;
Foot deodorant “Green Pharmacy”
Toning foot product “Green Pharmacy” is effective against odor, refreshes, cools and disinfects, and produces an antifungal effect.
Spray “Dry Dry”
Dry dry is one of the most popular means. Used in the armpits, palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The effect lasts up to 7 days. Does not interfere with the sweating process. Suitable for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.
Maintaining personal hygiene rules
To prevent the problem of bad foot odor from disturbing a person once again, it is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene. It is much easier to prevent the occurrence of any disease than to deal with its consequences. Therefore, a few worthwhile tips will be useful to everyone:
- You should not walk barefoot in public places;
- It is important to change socks regularly;
- you need to keep your feet clean, for this you need to wash them daily and wipe them dry with a towel;
- You need to keep your shoes dry and air them regularly. Various aerosols to eliminate odors will help in this matter;
- try not to wear someone else’s shoes and not give yours to strangers to use in order to avoid acquiring fungus;
- Do pedicures regularly and monitor the condition of the skin on your feet.
About people:
In the human body, there are about 4 million sweat glands in the outer layer of the epidermis. A person has the most sweat glands on the palms - up to 2500 per square centimeter, in the armpits, on the feet, in the groin area. Genetically, representatives of Asian blood have fewer pores compared to others. Women have much more sweat glands than men. But in the latter they are most active. A person sweats always and constantly. Even at normal room temperature, the body secretes 400-600 ml of sweat per day. If you add heat and physical activity, the volume of fluid excreted through the sweat glands will already be 1-1.2 liters per day! If there is no sweat even during physical exertion and high temperatures, there is a reason to immediately visit an endocrinologist. This won’t make life easier, but it could easily be a dangerous wake-up call. To remove a liter of sweat from the body, the body needs to spend 540 kilocalories.
Recipes for refreshing and therapeutic foot baths
A good way to eliminate the annoying nasty foot odor are various baths. They must be taken regularly to achieve noticeable results. Several available recipes:
Oak decoction . To create the product you will need crushed oak bark (2 tbsp.), 1 glass of boiled water. The mixture should be placed in a water bath and cooked for 30 minutes. After cooling, the liquid must be filtered and a little water added to it to replenish the original volume.
If there is no result
What to do if self-medication methods are ineffective or there is no result in the fight against an unpleasant disease.
In such cases, contacting a dermatologist is not only desirable, but also necessary. The doctor will scrape the skin or cut the nail to determine a possible fungal infection. The fungus is a contagious disease, and transmission of the infection to loved ones is quite possible. The results of the tests will determine the form of treatment; specific agents and antibiotics may be needed.
General information
The unpleasant odor emanating from the feet worries many people.
If it is present almost constantly, then even the most confident person gradually begins to feel self-doubt and acquires additional complexes. When feet sweat, this smell can spread very actively, even when a person is wearing shoes. And if the shoes get wet, the aroma spreads even faster and over impressive distances. As a result, constant anxiety, nervousness, and lack of self-confidence significantly complicate a person’s life, make him feel uncomfortable and experience constant fear that in certain conditions he will have to take off his shoes. An unpleasant smell also causes inconvenience to the loved ones of a person with such problems. Below we will talk about the causes of foot odor, as well as how to quickly and effectively eliminate the most common causes of unpleasant odor at home.
