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Prevention of Skin Fungus

Jock Itch Prevention

• Make sure that the groin is dried completely after shower before covering with clothes.
• Use loose, cotton or synthetic materials designed (wick moisture away from the surface) clothing.
• Do not share clothing and towels or washcloths.
• To prevent the infection use antifungal powders or sprays.

Ringworm Prevention

• Keep your skin dry as the fungus grows in warm and moist area
• Avoid contact with infectious material
• Wash your hands neatly after handling animals, soil, and plants
• Avoid touching characteristic lesions on other people
• Use loose, cotton clothing
• Practice good hygiene when participation in sports involves physical contact with other people
• Men can wear boxer shorts, and women avoid panty hose.

Athlete's foot Prevention

• Use an antifungal foot powder (Zeasorb-AF).
• Wash your feet every day.
• Wear sandals or shower shoes when walking around in public places like public pools, public showers, and locker rooms.
• Use cotton socks and make sure that it is clean. If they get wet or damp change them as soon as you can.
• Wear open-toed footwear whenever possible, avoid boots, dry carefully after washing.
• Keep your feet as dry as possible

Candida Prevention

• Use antifungal powder.
• Make use of loose, clean cotton cloths.
• For babies keep the diaper areas clean, dry, and exposed to air as much as possible.
• Make sure your skin is dried completely after a bath.