Common
Foot Conditions
Dry Skin
Sweaty Feet. Throughout the average day, the body naturally
perspires to regulate heat in the body. In some individuals,
natural perspiration is excessive in the feet which results
in sweaty feet. This condition is known as Hyperhidrosis and
is defined as the production of perspiration beyond what is
necessary to cool the body. Sweaty feet can result in very
smelly feet! This condition can be very embarrassing for the
affected patient. Patients often experience patches of skin
that tend to peel and become very painful. Athletes foot is
also a common associated condition with sweaty feet.
Dry
Feet. If the body is unable to perspire to regulate heat flow
in the body, a patient will suffer from dry skin. This is
known as hypohidrosis. Dry skin can lead to other skin related
complaints such as fissures are cracks in the skin which can
be very painful. They can also provide a port of entry for
bacteria to cause infections.