Partner management, i.e., infected partners, if any, must be located and treated (contacts must be traced for 2 months).
Observance of general hygiene measures!
Genital hygiene
Once a day, the genital area should be washed with a pH neutral care product. Washing several times a day with soap, intimate lotion or disinfectant destroys the natural acid mantle of the skin. Pure water dries out the skin, frequent washing irritates the skin.
It is recommended to use disposable washcloths.
Showering is better than bathing (softening the skin).
Wash hair separately to avoid wetting the vulva (external genitals) with shampoo.
Drying the skin dabbing with a soft absorbent towel or a cool hair dryer held far away.
Putting on underwear only when the skin is absolutely dry.
Underwear should be changed daily and be breathable (cotton materials).
Synthetic materials impermeable to air create an ideal breeding ground for pathogens.
Use of plain, non-colored toilet paper.
Use of non-perfumed sanitary napkins or panty liners.
Clothing:
Avoiding moisture, sweating, heat (ideal breeding ground for pathogens) by wearing loose, breathable cotton underwear (100% if possible).
Avoiding nylon or other synthetic underwear.
Avoiding tight-fitting clothing (leggings, pants, tights, bike shorts); skirts and dresses allow air to circulate better
Daily change of underwear
Regular checkups
Regular medical checkups
Nutritional medicine
Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
Diet rich in:
Trace elements (zinc)
Omega-3 fatty acids – alpha-linolenic acid (vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables), eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (fresh sea fish once or twice a week, i.e. fatty marine fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel).
Probiotic foods (if necessary, dietary supplements with probiotic cultures).
Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
