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.
In the presence of fever:
Bed rest and physical rest
Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated!
For fevers above 39 °C, calf compresses can help to lower the temperature, which often leads to an improvement in the condition.
After the fever still a fever-free day of rest, if necessary longer (mainly bed rest and stay indoors).
