It is normal for the feet to sweat occasionally. The feet may sweat when working out, when it is hot outside, or when you are wearing shoes that are tight or made of manmade materials. However, when your feet are not under any of these conditions and they sweat, you may have a condition known as palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. Other symptoms of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis include sweating through your socks, sweating so much that you slip around in your shoes, or feet that are whitish in color and slimy. Your feet may also smell since bacteria breaking down sweat cannot evaporate producing an unpleasant odor. A chiropodist can help you manage this uncomfortable and embarrassing condition using topical medications, antiperspirants, botox injections, or other therapies that may be able to reset your sweat glands. 

Plantar hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating of the feet. This problem is not only embarrassing but can also cause a variety of foot health problems if left untreated. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments available for plantar hyperhidrosis. If you have very sweaty feet, please consult with one of the chiropodists from Complete Family Footcare & Therapy. Our clinicians can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility. 

Signs & Symptoms

• Excessive foot sweat

• Sweating from both feet

• Slipping out of shoes due to sweat

• Damp footprints

• Ruined shoes

• Frequent foot infections

• Friction blisters

• Whitish foot color

• Wrinkly, pruney feet

• Cold feet

• Strong odor

Treatment Options

• Topical antiperspirants - Powders, creams, or gels that are applied directly to the feet to prevent sweating; can be over the counter or prescription strength

• Oral medications - Pills taken by mouth to reduce sweating temporarily

• Iontophoresis - A procedure that uses a mild electrical current conducted through water to reduce activity in hyperactive sweat glands

• Botox - Injected into the feet to prevent activation of sweat glands

In addition to these treatment options, footwear modifications, such as wearing shoes and socks made of breathable or moisture-wicking materials, are also suggested. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.