Cleaning and drying the skin carefully can help prevent rashes and infections.
            To wash under skin folds:
            
              - Use one hand to lift and flatten the skin fold.
        
      
 
              - Gently clean the area with a washcloth, and then dry.
        
      
 
            
           
          
            
            
            
              
                
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                  Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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