• Take bath twice daily, preferably in cold water. After bath, thoroughly wipe the body dry.
• Keep the skin around genital areas clean and dry. Wear loose -fitting, cotton undergarments.
• Keep your feet clean. After washing, thoroughly dry the skin between the toes.
• Keep your nails clean and clipped short.
• Avoid tight, synthetic garments such as jeans and leggings. Wear clean, dry, loose, cotton clothes.
• Wear clean, cotton socks. Change them daily.
• Avoid sharing clothes, towels, bed linen, pillow covers, combs, headgear or other personal hygiene items.
• Regularly wash clothes, bed linen, towels and pillow covers separately in hot water. Sun dry or reverse iron before use.
• Avoid tight footwear. It's best to choose open footwear.
• Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, locker rooms and public pools.
• Take the medicines as suggested by your doctor.
• Avoid over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, self-medication and sharing of prescriptions.

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