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Erythrasma primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures of preventing erythrasma are prevention of Corynebacterium minutissimum infection and proliferation.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Effective measures of preventing erythrasma includue:[1]
- Practice good hygiene
- Keep skin dry and preventhyperhidrosis[2]
- Wear clean clothing that wicks moisture
- Avoid excessive heat or moisture
- Maintain healthy body weight
- Avoid sources of immunocompromise
- Bathe or shower frequently[3]
References
References
- ↑ Holdiness MR (2002). “Management of cutaneous erythrasma”. Drugs. 62 (8): 1131–41. PMID 12010076.
- ↑ Braun-Falco, Otto (1991). Dermatology. Springer. p. 181. ISBN 978-3-662-00181-3.
- ↑ “Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”.
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