Management

In general, patients should be advised about lifestyle changes which may help the condition. Initial advice include

• identifying any trigger factors and avoiding them e.g. - spicy foods or alcohol, stressful situations, and identifiable emotional triggers
• using antiperspirant spray rather than deodorant
• wearing loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibres, and using dress shields to absorb sweat.
• wear leather shoes only
• minimise obvious signs of sweating by wearing black or white clothing
• use emollient washers and moisturizers rather than soap-based cleansers
• introduce to a patient support group – www.hyperhidrosisuk.org (1).

Management varies with respect to generalized and localised hyperhidrosis.

Reference:

• (1) Hyperhidrosis Support Group UK. Hyperhidrosis - Sweaty Feet. Podiatry Review 2011