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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,[5] one should wash with an antibacterial and anti-fungal soap or one that contains tea tree oil, which contains terpinen-4-ol.
* 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.

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