Labor Day Closure Notice Professional Medical will be closed Monday, September 1, 2014 in honor of Labor Day. All Monday deliveries will be made Tuesday, September 2. Customers who typically order on Monday for Tuesday delivery will need to place their orders by Friday, August 29. Please call our Customer Care department at 800.648.5190 with any questions or concerns.

10 Tips for Fighting Fungal Infections Fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, ringworm and jock itch, can be spread very easily from person to person, making them a challenge for long-term care and other healthcare settings. Below, we've assembled 10 strategies to help you fight back against fungal infections and the itching, cracking and other bothersome side effects they bring. Advise residents to not share towels, combs or other personal items. Keep common areas clean. Encourage residents to wash their hands frequently. Apply an antifungal powder or cream to residents after bathing, paying close attention to folds of skin where moisture might collect. To avoid contracting athlete's foot, wash residents' feel daily, dry them well and put on clean socks. Encourage residents to remove their shoes while relaxing to expose their feet to air. Ask residents to wear waterproof sandals or "shower shoes" in communal bathing areas. Keep residents' groin areas clean and dry, especially in warmer weather. If reisdents are sweaty following an activity or outing, help them change into dry, clean clothes and underwear. Talk to residents and their family members about avoiding tight clothing and fabrics that do not "breathe."

Professional Medical stocks a number of antifungal products that can help keep your residents comfortable and protected. To learn more, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.

Embrace® Antifungal Skin Protectant with Breathable Barrier treats and helps prevent athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch and other superficial skin infections. It also helps relieve the itching, cracking, scaling and discomfort that commonly accompany these conditions. Additional features: Active ingredient: Miconazole nitrate (2 percent) Forms a barrier against moisture Eliminates odor Helps prevent fungal infections when applied between skin folds

Comparable to: Coloplast Baza Antifungal Cream ConvaTec Aloe Vesta Antifungal Ointment DermaRite DermaFungal Medline Remedy Antifungal Cream Smith & Nephew Secura Antifungal Product pricing is only visible to registered promedsupply.com customers. If you are not yet registered, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 and our Customer Care Professionals will be happy to get you set up.