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Fungal skin infection - body and groin - Management
What advice should I give about fungal infections of the body and groin?
- Advise the person to:
- Wash the affected skin daily and dry thoroughly afterwards, particularly in the skin folds.
- Wash clothes and bed linen frequently to eradicate the fungus.
- Not share towels, and to wash them frequently.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes made of cotton or a material designed to wick moisture away from the skin.
- It is not necessary to keep children away from school. However, to ensure that the infection is not transmitted to others, carefully follow the recommendations on hygiene and treatment.
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