Smelly Feet and Sweaty Feet Cures

Actress Sharon Stone has apparently been accused by ex-husband Phil Bronstein of recommending Botox injections for her son Roan’s smelly feet problem.

Her attorney claims that Stone never made the recommendation and that it is a complete fabrication.

Out of curiosity I Googled Botox and found that some doctors actually use it for treating palmar hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms) and axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating) so there may be some medical basis for using it to treat sweaty feet, which in turn is often the cause of smelly feet.

To read more about Sharon Stone and her accused stinky feet cure for her son, see
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20230767,00.html.

If you’ve haven’t had success with the standard sweat reducing techniques — keeping your feet dry, changing your socks frequently, adding anti-perspirant between your toes, etc — then you may want to check out the Sweat Free Formula ebook.

I recently had the chance to review this new product and I have to say that I found the Sweat Free Formula to be one of the most complete ebooks that I have seen on the subject of sweating.

It does an excellent job of providing an informative view on the background and definition of sweat itself, along with the different types of excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis) and their causes.

What I especially enjoyed about the ebook is that it is packed with well-researched information yet presents the information at a level that is easy to read and understand.

Here’s just one of the many testimonials for Sweat Free Formula.

The eBook also discusses topics that I have not seen covered in other books such as diet, the use of herbs, and lifestyle changes to control your sweat.

The product has a 60-day money back guarantee so there is absolutely no risk involved.

eBay has some pretty good deals on foot powders and other foot odor cures.

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Here’s an interesting space-age looking insert for keeping your feet and shoes odor-free.

This super-thin product by Zielonka is inserted into your shoe. The product has double backed adhesive which prevents it from slipping while you’re wearing the shoe.

SmellKiller 15004 Shoe Smell Killer set of 2

Easy to remove, made of a special stainless steel alloy that neutralizes all odors in your shoes.

Fungal infections in the foot can begin in the nail and easily spread to other family members, according to a recent article by Jessica Ryen Doyle for Fox News.

Now that summer is around the corner, we need to be wary of toenail and foot fungus infections which tend to proliferate when the environment is hot, humid, and moist.

The article references the Mayo Clinic which describes 7 potential symptoms of fungal foot infection.

• Toenails are thickened
• Toenails are brittle or crumbly
• Toenails are discolored
• Skin feels scratchy or itches
• Skin blisters
• Smelly feet
• Pain in the toes

New York City podiatric surgeon Doctor Suzanne Levine says that fungus infections that start in the skin or nail can eventually spread and lead to more serious conditions such as cellulitis.

In addition, these types of fungus infections can be transmitted to other members of your family quite easily.

Dr. Levine suggested these fungal infection avoidance tips:

• Avoid barefeet in any public facility like a steam room, locker room, or shower.
• For people who get pedicures, ensure all the tools and foot basins are cleaned and disinfected completely with bleach.
• Bring your own tools and bleach to the salon.
• Let your toenails breathe for a week or so between nail polish applications.
• Do not cut your toenail cuticles and use a cuticle moisturizer.
• Get microdermabrasion on your feet to reduce cracks and heel dryness.

Be aggressive on your treatment of any existing fungal infection.

Dr. Levine says that you can start with a topical cream like urea and if that does not work then consider seeing a doctor to receive oral medication. You would also need to have blood tests so that your liver enzymes can be monitored.

I recently saw an article where a person said he cured his sweaty feet problem simply by using an over the counter antiperspirant.

He would first wash his sweaty feet, dry them, and then apply an unscented solid antiperspirant — the kind you can get at any drugstore for underarm perspiration. He applied the antiperspirant to his toes and the area between the toes.

According to the writer, he tried this foot odor treatment for 30 days and it seemed to cure his stinky feet problem.

Logically this seems to make sense since he was reducing the perspiration and hence lowering the amount of bacteria growth which in turn causes foot odor.

Here are some of my personal favorite foot products:

Burt’s Bees Treats For Your Feet Giftset	Burt’s Bees is a very popular brand when it comes to personal hygiene products such as powders, lotions, and creams. This gift set comes with Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme, Peppermint Foot Lotion, and a signature Bee Flip-Flops in a beach ready mesh bottomed tote. A fantastic tootsie treat!
Zim’s Heels & Feet, Foot Spa 10	This inexpensive foot restoration product is by Zim’s who also makes Zim’s Cracked Creme. That product I found to be very effective lotion for really cracked and dry feet. The Zim’s Foot Spa product has a unique moisturizing and hydrating formula enriched with vitamins and botanicals, creating a soft and silky feel for your feet. And a few testimonials: “This is a miracle product. I left it on my dry, scaly feet for 20 minutes, with socks on top, and the result was amazing.” “I love this product! Don’t be scared away by the “as seen on TV” logo. My heels are usually dry and rough, but I’m amazed at how my soft my feet feel after this treatment.” “This stuff is GREAT! I have the grossest driest cracked heels and I was going to be in Hawaii in a couple days. ONE NIGHT of sleeping with these on made an amazing difference. I highly recommend them!”
Tinactin Antifungal Foot Powder	I found Tinactin to be a little more effective than Gold Bond and Odor Eater’s foot powders. Just my personal preference — I think they’re all reasonably good products. Cures & Prevents Most Athlete’s Foot, Relieves Itching & Burning. * clinically proven to cure most athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis). * helps prevent most athlete’s foot from recurring when used daily. * effectively soothes and relieves symptoms of athlete’s foot, including itching, burning and cracking. “Have achieved excellent results having used the Tinactin Antifungal Foot Powder for over 15 years. Reoccurring problems have all but disappeared. Cannot say enough good things about this powder.”

According to an article from the Courier Press, smelly feet is one of top 5 most embarrassing things to talk about with your doctor.

In the article podiatrist Dr. Brandt Dotson of Welborn Clinic says that the most common cause of foot odor is hyperhydrosis, or excessive sweating.

Dotson also states that while you can’t totally eliminate the foot odor, there are ways to keep it under control by using inserts like Odor Eaters or drying out your feet with an Epsom salt foot soak. The prescription product Domeboro can also be very effective, according to Dotson.

Finally, Doston suggests that wearing sandals sometimes can help reduce foot odor by giving your feet access to open air.

Rounding out the other top embarrassing conversations to have with your doctor are (in no particular order) : urinary incontinence, bad breath, sexually transmitted diseases, and of course, flatulence.

Smelly feet and foot odor problems could be a sign that you require medical attention.

Our first inclination is to try all natural and over the counter treatments for foot odor before resorting to the medical profession. However, there are times that you need to talk to a professional if the normal solutions don’t work to cure your foot odor.

For example foot odor caused severe athlete’s foot may require medical attention.

Athlete’s foot is a parasitic fungal infection that affects the skin. It is typically caused by mold (but in some cases by yeast). When your feet, or skin on any other areas of the body, stays moist, this fungus can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin.

Up to 70% of the population will have athlete’s foot at some time during their lives. While most cases are not severe and respond to over the counter treatments, severe cases need medical attention.

When feet are constantly cracked and bleeding other bacterial infections can occur that are more serious and you need to consult a medical professional.

First of all, the doctor may need to do some tests to conclude the exact cause
of your foot odor.

Skin scrapings of fungal skin infection - for microscopy and culture or a swab of discharge, if present - to detect bacteria that may be responsible for a bacterial skin infection.

Leading medical treatments for athlete’s foot include oral medications like Griseofulvin. It is derived from the mold Penicillium griseofulvum and has been used in different forms since the 1950’s.

Unfortunately the drug carries a fair amount of side effects but is effective for treating severe athlete’s foot.

Also there are topical ointments available by prescription as well that may help to get rid of stubborn cases. Topical creams that are available from your doctor include Terbinafine (Lamisil AT), Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF), and Miconazole (Micatin).

Diabetes can also be a cause for smelly feet. If you have chronic athletes foot with itching and foot odor you should check with your family doctor about the possibility of diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disorder and it is always better to be safe than sorry. People that have diabetes can easily get skin infections, so they should see a doctor as soon as anything unusual appears on their feet.

Foot odor is often associated with athletes Foot and bacteria, which are both common problems. However if the conditions fail to improve even with proper care, you should seek medical attention.

This article is for general information only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before considering any medical course of action.