Skin Care - Avoid trauma / injury to reduce infection risk

• Keep extremity clean and dry.
• Apply Moisturizer daily to prevent chapping/chafing of skin.
• Attention to nail care; do not cut cuticles.
• Protect exposed skin with sunscreen and insect repellant.
• use care with razor to avoid nicks and skin irritation. 
• If possible, avoid punctures such as injections and blood draws.
• Wear gloves while doing activities that may cause skin injury (e.g. washing dishes, gardening, working with tools, using chemicals such as detergent).
• If scratches/punctures to skin occur, wash with soap and water, apply antibiotics, and observe for signs of infection (i.e. redness).
• If a rash, itching, redness, pain, increased skin temperature, increased swelling, fever or flu-like symptoms occur, contact your physician immediately for early treatment of possible infection.