Did you know?…...

• Thirty percent of U.S. adults - which translates to more than 70 million people nationwide - admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat; three-quarters of this group also battle foot odor

• Forty-five percent of U.S. adults - which translates to almost 110 million people - report that perspiration is either "sometimes" or "often" a problem for them

Excessive sweat seems to be a problem, pits to toes, for many.  Here, some of our experts offer help so you can wear the clothes and shoes you love without worry:

• “The Pit Stop” with Dr. David Bank, dermatologist and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery:

If you are looking for relief from excessive perspiration in a product available at the drug store, the best formula would be one that contains aluminum chloride, such as Certain Dri, which is closest to the prescription formula that dermatologists have been recommending successfully to patients for many years. A person who has axillary hyperhidrosis [excessive sweating of the underarms] may find very little relief from these newer products marketed as ‘clinical strength’ regardless of what time of the day they apply it, because the formulas are not necessarily strong enough. Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant contains 12% aluminum chloride and is available online and in mass market retailers, supermarkets, drug stores nationwide for $5.50.

• “Stomp Out Sweaty Feet” with Dr. Oliver Zong, director of foot surgery at NYC Foot Care and attending physician at New York Hospital Downtown: 

Most shoes do not allow for foot perspiration to evaporate naturally. The dark, warm, moist environment inside shoes then encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi, leading contributors to foot problems, including odor, Athlete’s Foot, blisters and toenail fungus.  Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, new Certain Dri FEET Moisture Control Pads contain 12 percent aluminum chloride, the ingredient recommended by podiatrists to help control excessive foot moisture (plantar hyperhidrosis).

Certain Dri FEET Microsponge Powder is specifically developed for people suffering from excessive foot odor, a condition known as bromhidrosis. The powder contains the patented Microsponge Delivery System that is triggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to release five odor fighting ingredients that provide several levels of odor defense:

•    A protective barrier that prevents air from coming into contact with moisture/sweat
•    Two antibacterials to help prevent the formation of odor causing bacteria
•    An odor neutralizer that continuously works to prevent odor
•    A light menthol scent that helps keep feet fresh all day.

Both Certain Dri FEET products are available online and mass market retailers, drugstores and supermarkets nationwide for $7.99 each.

If over-the-counter options don’t solve the issue of excessive sweating/odor of the underarms or feet, speak to a dermatologist, podiatrist or other health professional about a stronger prescription antiperspirant or other options available.

Please be sure to check out the latest “in the news” postings. We are also excited to announce that Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant was recommended by dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie in a “Solving Summer Skin Issues” segment on Today Show on July 9, 2008.

**This information is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by a physician.**

We may make it a priority to work out and stay active to keep our bodies in shape, but, as a result, our feet are often neglected, even, shall we say it, used and abused. Have you looked at them lately? We mean really looked.

Whether you are making a new attempt at exercise or are an avid athlete, we’ve put together a list of some of the more common feet issues experienced and offer some helpful solutions:

• Athlete’s Foot (and Fungus!): Hey girls, listen up! It’s not just a problem for guys! According to a new national survey** conducted for Certain Dri Feet, 30% of U.S. adults (both genders) admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat and 28% of these respondents say they’ve experienced athletes foot as a result…see the correlation! Most of the socks or sneakers we wear don’t typically allow foot perspiration to evaporate naturally. The warm, moist environment then encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi, leading contributors to Athlete’s Foot and toenail fungus. In addition to alternating your workout shoes (do your feet a favor and get two pairs to trade off with every other day), avoid athlete’s foot by controlling excessive foot sweat with new Certain Dri Feet Moisture Control Pads, formulated with 12 percent aluminum chloride the ingredient recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association for controlling foot moisture.

• Calluses: Anyone who’s had really tough skin on their feet knows that things like pumice stones and scrubs don’t really have much of an impact. Girls, how many times have you left the salon after getting a professional pedicure and realized that pumice stones really did nothing for your heels? We don’t recommend turning to tools that utilize cutting instruments, like razor blades, at home. Instead, you might want to try Microplane® Foot Files, which utilize tiny, bi-directional files – made from a patented photo-etching process into metal – to easily remove dry skin and tough calluses on the feet gently, effectively and, most importantly, safely.

• Too Much Pressure: Makes sense…the less you weigh, the less pressure on the feet. It is just a matter of gravity. Keep in mind that every time you take a step, you put the pressure of more than double your body weight on that foot, so the more you weigh, the higher the pressure. Shedding even 10 pounds can make a difference on foot problems and taking it easy until you do is important, as well.

• Stinky Feet: The Certain Dri Feet survey also found that 22% of U.S. adults admit to problematic foot odor. Foot odor caused by excessive sweating of the feet can be embarrassing and bothersome. It’s important to wash your feet each day after your workout. However, for extra protection from foot odor, try new Certain Dri Feet Microsponge Powder…it is even featured in this month’s Cosmo magazine! Certain Dri Feet Microsponge Powder contains the patented Microsponge Delivery System that is triggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to release five odor fighting ingredients that all work continuously throughout the day to keep feet fresh.

**This information is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by a physician.**

A new survey conducted for Certain Dri® finds that 30 percent of U.S. adults – that translates to more than 70 million people nationwide – admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat. What’s more, three-quarters of this group also battle foot odor, probably as the a result of bacteria overgrowth in the moist, warm environment.

If you haven’t heard yet, Certain Dri® took the antiperspirant category a step further, literally, with the introduction of new Certain Dri® FEET Moisture Control Pads and Certain Dri® FEET Microsponge® Powder.

Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, new Certain Dri® FEET Moisture Control Pads contain 12 percent aluminum chloride, the ingredient recommended by podiatrists to help control excessive foot moisture (plantar hyperhidrosis). Certain Dri® FEET Microsponge® Powder is specifically developed for people suffering from excessive foot odor, a condition known as bromhidrosis. The powder contains the patented Microsponge® Delivery System that is triggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to release five odor fighting ingredients that provide several levels of odor defense:

• A protective barrier that prevents air from coming into contact with moisture/sweat

• Two antibacterials to help prevent the formation of odor causing bacteria

• An odor neutralizer that continuously works to prevent odor

• A light menthol scent that helps keep feet fresh all day

When used together as the Certain Dri® Feet Protection System, these two, new products offer maximized results for controlling foot perspiration, while helping to maintain a feeling of fresh feet all day.

If over-the-counter options don’t solve the issue of excessive sweating/odor of the feet for you personally, you should speak to a podiatrist or other health professional about a stronger prescription antiperspirant or other options available.

**This information is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by a physician.**