Common Foot Conditions

Smelly Feet

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.es and Orthotics.