How to Prevent Ringworm
Things You'll Need
- Athletic Socks
- Children's Sandals
- Men's Sandals
- Women's Sandals
- Cuticle Creams
- Foot Buffers
- Foot Lotions
- Pedicure Kits
- Talcum Powder
Instructions
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Avoid contact with people or animals that have ringworm. Signs of infection include flakes of skin on the fur, excessive itching, patchiness and hair loss.
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Teach children not to share combs, hairbrushes, ribbons and barrettes, or hats.
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Wear shoes in public areas, and wear thongs in public showers and swimming areas.
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Check your child's scalp for redness or patchiness, and wash your hands afterwards. If you suspect she has ringworm, let her teachers and her friends' parents know.
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Teach your child not to pick at her scalp, and to wash her hands after handling pets, especially unknown ones.
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Keep the groin and feet cool and dry, as much as possible. Sprinkle talcum powder on the groin. Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear and socks, and change them often.
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See your doctor if lesions develop.
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