About 10-20% of people have, or have had, mycosis in their life and, to date, at least 10,000 types of fungi are known that have learned to live on human skin; some do not cause any disease, while others are very invasive and lead to health problems. Follow the preventative measures outlined in this article to protect yourself from a fungus infestation.
Steps
Step 1. Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing when exposed to high humidity
These materials are specially woven to evaporate sweat from the skin. Fungi proliferate in hot-humid environments and loose, breathable clothing allows you to stay cool and dry.
Step 2. Use an antiperspirant deodorant
This way you will sweat less and fight the growth of wetland-loving fungi.
Step 3. Wash your hands and feet often
Both hands and feet touch many objects and are more exposed to mycosis. Always keep them clean and dry to prevent infections.
Step 4. Shower / bath every day and use a clean towel to dry yourself, especially if you are in a public facility such as a swimming pool
Step 5. Wash clothes and sheets regularly
Step 6. Pay attention to athlete's foot, a very common fungal infection, and do not lend or share your shoes or socks with others
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Mushrooms are contagious and spread quickly. If you wear the shoes or socks of an infected person, you could be infected with them.
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Give the shoes time to air dry and wear a different pair every 3 days.
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Put talcum powder on your feet and between your toes. This substance manages to keep the skin dry, which consequently prevents yeast infections. If you don't have talcum powder, use baking soda.
Prevent Skin Fungus Step 6Bullet3 - Wear sandals or flip flops when in public restrooms and don't walk barefoot.
Step 7. Use bleach to disinfect towels, hats, pillows, linens, brushes, or combs that may have come in contact with ringworm
It is a very contagious fungus that attacks the scalp.
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Dogs and cats can get ringworm. To prevent infection in humans, treat animals as soon as they show the first symptoms.
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Don't share hats, combs, or brushes with someone with ringworm.
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Step 8. Keep your blood sugar monitored if you are diabetic
Fungi attack people with weak immune systems, and an out of control blood sugar level can make you susceptible to infection.
Step 9. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help you if you suspect you have yeast infection (or someone in your family)
There are non-prescription creams that treat athlete's foot, seborrheic dermatitis and ringworm. Ask your doctor for a test to see if you have malassezia if you have any circular lesions on your skin. Your doctor may prescribe antifungal pills or shampoo specifically for your type of problem. However, fluconazole is not effective against malassezia while ketoconazole is toxic to the liver when taken systemically. If you are infected with tinea versicolor, have circular wounds and / or are itchy, wash thoroughly with an antifungal cleanser (available without a prescription) by waiting 3-5 minutes before rinsing. The most effective over-the-counter shampoos are those that contain 1.5% climbazole, 1% ketoconazole, while the least effective are those with 1% selenium sulphide. You can also try 4% chlorhexidine gluconate to apply during normal showers, as fungi are able to develop a biofilm in symbiosis with other microbes. Just be careful that this product doesn't get into your ears and nose. Dry your body with a hair dryer because a towel could eliminate the residues of the active ingredient from the body. Do not apply any oily lotion as the fungi that cause circular lesions (such as malabsence) are lipophilic, i.e. they metabolize fats and oils. Some non-comedogenic lotions are oil-free.
Advice
- Candida is a yeast infection that causes white spots that appear on moist areas such as the mouth, tongue and vagina. If you suspect that you have it, see your doctor.
- Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, causes nails to become yellow, hard and brittle. These are difficult fungi to defeat, your doctor may prescribe a cream or tablets.
