Tinea is a fungal skin infection that can be spread by skin to skin contact. It may be picked up in swimming baths, from floors and cubicles. Tinea is commonly seen on the feet but can affect the groin, scalp and beneath the breasts. Tinea is also known as ringworm but there are no worms.When dressing after a shower, put the patient’s socks on before underwear. That way you are not dragging fungi from the toes to the groin.
Let your care staff know to dry well between the patient's toes and put socks on before underwear. Check inside the patient’s shoes. They may need new shoes.
Notify a senior manager and the GP. They may recommend a fungal powder.
Please don’t use creams. They are a ‘slip and fall’ risk.
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