Underwear
Close fitting clothing or underwear made from synthetic fibres, panty liners with a plastic film and nylon tights can cause a build-up of warmth and moisture in the intimate area, which may contribute to the development of skin irritation and infection.
Avoid
- underwear made from synthetic fibres
- G-strings
- nylon tights
Appropriate intimate hygiene
- wear cotton underwear and wash it at 60°C
- change underwear daily
- don’t wear tights or only wear those made from cotton or wool