[pct-l] Anti-perspirant for feet?

[Ken Powers]

I have heard of using anti-per spirants to prevent/treat blisters.  Our 
favorite is to use anti-fungal on our feet. We apply it to the whole bottom 
of the foot as well as the toes. It seems to dry the feet and create a 
tougher skin. Applying the anti-fungal to hot spots provides almost 
immediate relief. We rotate through the various brands of anti-fungals.

Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marlene Soffera" <mmsoffera at charter.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:58 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Anti-perspirant for feet?


My son has a significant perspiration problem, so, upon recommendation of a 
relative, switched to an antiperspirant "system" called Certain Dri.  He 
applies one product to his underarm at night and another in the morning.

At the end of the instruction folder, there is a section on prevention of 
blisters.  I'll copy that brief section at the bottom of my note, but my 
question here is: Have any of you have tried this, and what results did you 
receive?

Marlene


Copy:
ARMY RESEARCHERS SAY USING ANTI-PERSPIRANT CAN PREVENT BLISTERS ON YOUR FEET

According to US Army medical researchers, "Anti-perspirant reduces the 
sweating that creates friction, and friction leads to blisters.  By reducing 
sweating, an antiperspirant also helps existing foot blisters to heal 
faster."

Lead researcher, Joseph Knapik MD, suggests applying an anti-perspirant to 
your feet every day for five days before a major walk, run or bike ride.


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