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Tinea precautions

2021-06-27 05:02:45
Hi, Till how many days is the ringworm contagious post start of treatment? My in law is having chronic ringworm spread around hips and private parts. N has just started treatment. We will be travelling to their home and we have a 2 years baby whom we can't control going near the infected person. Can you please guide with the precautions to take so that we also don't contract ringworm from in law? Thanks in advance
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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.

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Avoid sharing of soap, towel and personal hygiene products. Wash your clothes separately. Hand hygiene. Proper treatment.

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Wash hands frequently particularly after in contact with the infected areas Separate towels , no sharimg, washing clothes Separately Avoid direct skin to skin contact
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proper treatment of the infection

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