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Description
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be localized to one area or it may be generalized. In the localized type, the most common sites are the palms and soles of the feet. The cause of the excessive sweating is not well understood. There is an emotional component to it in some but not all cases. The excessive moisture contributes to athlete's foot and plantar wart infections. There are no good oral medications for the control of hyperhidrosis. Topical anti-persperants are of little value. A prescription topical medication called "Dry sol" is of some value. This medication works best if applied to the feet before going bed, then wrapping the feet in plastic wrap and wearing socks. This should be done three to four nights in a row. Although this is not a cure for the problem, it does provide temporary relief and is useful as part of the treatment plan for athlete's foot and plantar warts in patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis.
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Recommended Products for Sweaty Feet
This can be a difficult problem to treat. We have discovered what we feel to be the best products available for the treatment of sweaty and/or smelly feet.
For the treatment of a bad odor from the feet Dr. Koepsel recommends:
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Bromi-Talc Plus - 4 oz. Sifter-top container Effective for the treatment of excessive sweating and bad odor associated with sweaty feet. Gordon Lab's Bromi Talc is a powder that combines alum with bentonite and talcum to help prevent excess sweating and odor of the feet. Comes in a 4 ounce dispenser.
Price: $16.00
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Bromi-Lotion - 4 oz plastic bottle Effective in the treatment of excessive perspiration and odor. Bromi-Lotion is unique among antiperspirants in that it is formulated as a soothing lotion rather than as a spray or roll-on. Bromi-Lotion is an effective aid in the management of excessive perspiration and odor.
Price: $16.00
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