Tinea Cruris
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Tinea Cruris Prevention
Prevention of tinea cruris includes:
Avoid close contact with those who have tinea cruris.
Keep your skin clean and dry:
Bathe after physical exertion and sweating.
Change clothes and underwear frequently in hot weather.
Wear loose fitting, clean cotton underwear.
Good personal hygiene
Wash personal items regularly:
Bedding
Clothes
Linens
Do not share personal care items:
Towels
Razors
Wash your hands frequently.
Clean showers with strong disinfectants.
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2009
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Tinea Cruris References:
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Gupta AK, Chaudhry M, Elewski B. Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea nigra, and piedra. Dermatol Clin. 2003 Jul;21(3):395-400, v.
Sanmano B, Hiruma M, Mizoguchi M, Ogawa H. Abbreviated oral itraconazole therapy for tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Mycoses. 2003 Sep;46(8):316-21.
Stary A, Sarnow E. Fluconazole in the treatment of tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Dermatology. 1998;196(2):237-41.