- Keep toenails short, cut straight across and avoid ingrown nails. Do not use the same clippers on abnormal nails and normal nails.
- Family members and close personal contacts should treat any fungus infections they may have to avoid passing the infection.
- Apply an anti-fungal powder, like Zeasorb-AF to the shoes every day, to keep spores from growing.
- Discard old shoes, boots, slippers and sneakers. Do not share footwear with others.
If one has had a body fungus, in the groin or elsewhere on the skin, consider using an anti-dandruff shampoo, like Selsun Blue on this area twice a month. Lather up and leave it on the skin for about five minutes, then wash off completely. In some cases, a preventive medication may be prescribed.
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