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Can I Get Infected By Scratching Pubic Area With My Hands?
i have probably athletés foot on my toe not yet severe but i havve to touch it when i wash it with soap n apply cream, but i lso need to wash my genital area with the same hands, well i wash my genitals first the next is my toe, after i took a shower n washed my hands i kinda scratch my pubic hair area with ym hands. could it get infected,
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hi,
It is possible that in spite of washing your hands before or after and scratching the part with nails does give rise of spreading infection to pubic area.
Apply anti-fungal cream regularly.
Keep your nails well cut and clean.
Ok and take care.
It is possible that in spite of washing your hands before or after and scratching the part with nails does give rise of spreading infection to pubic area.
Apply anti-fungal cream regularly.
Keep your nails well cut and clean.
Ok and take care.
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