Prevention

How can we protect ourselves from fungal infections?

Generally if some simple rules are followed infections will be minimised.

• After bathing ensure that areas predisposed to infection such as folds in the skin, between the toes, behind the ears, the groin, under the breasts etc are dried thoroughly.
  
  
• Do not use other person’s towels.
  
  
• Change underwear, socks/stockings daily especially in warm humid.
  
  
• Wash underwear and socks/stockings in hot water at least 60°C.
  
  
• When an infection is present take double care to dry carefully after bathing, and scrub the nails thoroughly to stop cross infection.
  
  
• Use an antifungal powder in your shoes to kill live spores when an Athletes Foot infection is present.
  
  
• Ensure bathroom floors are washed thoroughly and regularly.
  
  
• When gardening use gloves especially if abrasions or cuts are present.