Erythrasma primary prevention
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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 preventative of Corynebacterium minutissimum infection and proliferation.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures of preventing Erythrasma are preventative of Corynebacterium minutissimum infection, including the following:[1]
- Practicing good hygiene
- Keeping the skin dry and preventing hyperhidrosis[2]
- Wearing clean clothing that wicks moisture
- Avoiding excessive heat or moisture
- Maintaining healthy body weight
- Avoiding sources of immunocompromise
- Bathing or showering frequently[3]
References
- ↑ Holdiness MR (2002). "Management of cutaneous erythrasma". Drugs. 62 (8): 1131–41. PMID 12010076.
- ↑ Winkelmann, Richard K. (1991). Dermatology. Springer. p. 181. ISBN 978-3-662-00181-3. Unknown parameter
|First=ignored (|first=suggested) (help) - ↑ "Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".