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Hygienic Monsoon: Essential Precautions To Prevent Recurrent Fungal Infections

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[ad_1] This monsoon, recurrent fungal infections can be prevented by combining personal hygiene practices, environmental control, and lifestyle adjustments. The precautions are as follows, from a dermatological point of view as shared by Kiran Bhatt, Cosmetologist and the Vice President of Junoesque: Personal Hygiene 1. Daily Cleansing : Showering daily, especially after sweating, with an antifungal soap, if required, and making sure that the skin is dried properly, especially between areas that are prone to moisture like the underarms, groin, and toes. 2. Dry Properly : Use a clean towel to dry yourself, focusing more on moisture-prone areas. Try using a cool setting on a hairdryer to ensure these areas are completely dry. 3. Clothing : Keep loose, breathable clothing made from natural fibers like cotton to reduce sweating; avoid tight clothing that can retain moisture. 4. Footwear : Wear open-toed shoes or sandals that will let your feet breathe. Change sock...

How To Prevent And Treat Ear Infections During The Monsoon Season?

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[ad_1] Monsoon is awaited with much eagerness to get a refreshing break from the sweltering heat. But with the arrival of rains also come hot and humid conditions, which are responsible for increasing the health problems in people. These conditions foster the exponential growth of disease-causing bacteria and fungi.   Additionally, monsoons also bring with themselves a certain chill factor, which further gets exacerbated in case a person gets wet in the rain. Culminating in reduced immune response to the infections, the chances of developing viral upper respiratory tract infections become a common occurrence in these conditions. Looking at the risk of ear infection prevalent during monsoon, let’s explore some precautionary measures to keep infections at bay as shared by Dr Sanjay Sachdeva senior ENT consultant at HearClear India. Protection from rain Considering that monsoons are generally marked by frequent and untimely rains, one should be well prepared to avoid getting ...