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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2], Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.

Overview

Effective measures of preventing erythrasma are prevention of Corynebacterium minutissimum infection and proliferation.

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

  1. Holdiness MR (2002). "Management of cutaneous erythrasma". Drugs. 62 (8): 1131–41. PMID 12010076.
  2. Braun-Falco, Otto (1991). Dermatology. Springer. p. 181. ISBN 978-3-662-00181-3.
  3. "Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".