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* Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm. | * Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm. | ||
* Avoid walking barefoot; instead wear appropriate protective shoes in locker rooms and sandals at the beach. | * Avoid walking barefoot; instead wear appropriate protective shoes in locker rooms and sandals at the beach. | ||
* After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great, | * After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great, one should wash with an antibacterial and anti-fungal soap or one that contains tea tree oil, which contains terpinen-4-ol. | ||
* Avoid touching pets with bald spots as they are often carriers of the fungus. | * Avoid touching pets with bald spots as they are often carriers of the fungus. | ||
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Prevention
Advice often given includes:
- Avoid sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets.
- Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap after suspected exposure to ringworm.
- Avoid walking barefoot; instead wear appropriate protective shoes in locker rooms and sandals at the beach.
- After being exposed to places where the potential of being infected is great, one should wash with an antibacterial and anti-fungal soap or one that contains tea tree oil, which contains terpinen-4-ol.
- Avoid touching pets with bald spots as they are often carriers of the fungus.