debbie wrote:He used to use powders creams and sprays and the problem was still there.
Baking soda. Cheap and works like a charm--the alkaline environment inhibits the growth of odor-producing bacteria. This works really well for "a friend of mine."
It doesn't deodorize existing shoes, though, so this friend wishes he'd discovered this sooner as it would have saved him a lot of discarded shoes.
The diet does help with hyperhidrosis of the feet, though, which will also decrease bacterial growth. As does exercise and not smoking. I don't know what that's about--maybe somebody should ask in the Dr.'s forum--maybe a circulation issue?
Prescription-wise, there is clonidine, marketed as Catapres in 3 strength of skin patch. It is for hypertension but is used off-label for hyperhidrosis. It's not very expensive and works somewhat for "my friend", but he has not had to use it since adopting a healthy lifestyle.
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