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Tiña - Prevención

Nombres alternativos

Dermatofítide

Prevención:

Para prevenir la tiña:

  • Mantener la piel limpia y seca.
  • Utilizar champú regularmente, especialmente después de un corte de cabello.
  • No compartir ropas, toallas, cepillos para el cabello, peines, gorros u otros elementos de cuidado personal. Estos elementos se deben lavar y secar muy bien después de usarlos.
  • Usar sandalias o zapatos en gimnasios, vestuarios y piscinas.
  • Evitar tocar mascotas que tengan parches sin pelo.
  • Fecha de revisión: 5/1/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

Weinstein A. Topical treatment of common superficial tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2002; 65(10): 2095-2102.

Gupta AK. Treatments of tinea pedis. Dermatol Clin. 2003; 21(3): 431-462.

Pratte M. Common skin conditions in athletes. Clin Fam Pract. 2003; 5(3): 653.

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