Plantar hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating from the feet. There are several possible treatments that your podiatrist can prescribe to reduce sweating. Treatments containing aluminum chloride, an antiperspirant, can be applied directly to the skin and are often very effective at managing excessive sweating. Topical treatments may not be suitable for those with hypersensitive skin or those with open foot wounds. Iontophoresis, a treatment that uses electrical currents to prevent excessive sweating, is safe, effective, and relatively inexpensive. Other potential treatment options include Botox injections into the feet and minimally invasive surgical procedures. These are usually suggested for patients who have not seen improvements with other treatment options. For more information about treating plantar hyperhidrosis, please consult with a podiatrist.

If you are suffering from hyperhidrosis contact Dr. Ronald K. Olm of Grand Traverse Foot & Ankle Center. Our doctor can provide the care you need to attend to all of your foot and ankle needs.

Hyperhidrosis of the Feet

Hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder that can cause people to have excessive sweating of their feet. This can usually occur all on its own without rigorous activity involved. People who suffer from hyperhidrosis may also experience sweaty palms.

Although it is said that sweating is a healthy process meant to cool down the body temperature and to maintain a proper internal temperature, hyperhidrosis may prove to be a huge hindrance on a person’s everyday life.

Plantar hyperhidrosis is considered to be the main form of hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis can refer to sweating that occurs in areas other than the feet or hands and armpits. Often this may be a sign of it being related to another medical condition such as menopause, hyperthyroidism and even Parkinson’s disease.

In order to alleviate this condition, it is important to see your doctor so that they may prescribe the necessary medications so that you can begin to live a normal life again. If this is left untreated, it is said that it will persist throughout an individual’s life.

A last resort approach would be surgery, but it is best to speak with your doctor to find out what may be the best treatment for you.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Traverse City and Kalkaska, MI . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.