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Erythrasma secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.

Overview

Overview

Secondary prevention of erythrasma involves prophylactic use of antibacterial soap on the previously affected region.[1]

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention of erythrasma involves prophylactic use of antibacterial soap on the previously affected region.[1]

References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Kooistra JA (1965). “Prophylaxis and control of erythrasma of the toe webs”. J. Invest. Dermatol. 45 (5): 399–400. PMID 5847311.

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