[header] How to prevent blocked sweat glands [title] Wash your skin with antiseptic soap. [step] Use a gentle, non-irritating soap to wash your skin, focusing on areas that are most likely to be affected by blocked sweat glands. These areas include the groin, armpits, beneath the breast, and any other area of skin that folds against itself. 
[substeps] Allow your skin to air-dry rather than rubbing dry with a towel. Wash daily, or twice a day if necessary to maintain cleanliness.