Can washing underwear by hand cause a mold infection?

Patient's question:

For underwear, everyone has their own cleaning methods. Are these methods correct? How to wash underwear most hygienically?

Doctor's answer:

Have athlete's foot or hand eczema, it can be transmitted to underwear, leading to cross-infection. When washing underwear, it's best to wear gloves and rinse thoroughly with running water. If you have athlete's foot or hand eczema, seek timely treatment to prevent symptoms from worsening. After washing your hands, dry them immediately. You can use povidone-iodine for disinfection and apply Daktar suppositories. Keep the area dry. Also, avoid spicy and irritating foods and eat more fresh fruits and coarse-fiber vegetables. Washing underwear by hand will not transmit vaginitis. After washing, you can expose the underwear to the sun for drying.

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