Preventing Jock-Itch
Below are some helpful tips on preventing jock-itch:
- Complete treatment as instructed, even after symptoms disappear.
- Minimize close contact with others until treated.
- Keep skin dry and clean.
- Wear loose clothing and clean cotton boxer shorts.
- Wash athletic supporters frequently in hot water and bleach.
- Do not share towels, shoes, clothing, hats or other personal items.
- Make sure the person or the source of the infection gets treated.
- Use a floor or bath cleaner that contains a fungus-combating agent.
- If you have athlete’s foot make sure that the towel that you dried your feet with does not come into contact with other parts of your body.
- Spray your shoes with a hospital grade disinfectant that contains Benzalchonium Chloride to combat the odors and fungus daily. Note that All Stop™ offers such a disinfectant if you can’t find it locally.