Jock Itch: Don’t let it embarass you

Just as the name implies, itching is the most common symptom and can get really severe and even embarassing because of the areas affected.

It’s a fungal infection that affects the skin around the genitials, inner thighs and buttocks…

it’s also called Tinea cruris
You will probably wonder why such areas?

The major cause of Jock itch is tight fitting clothing that traps moisture thus allowing the fungi to survive.

This is why sharing bathing or swimming suits is a possible source of infection.

You will agree that the areas mentioned above are very prone to been starved of fresh air and are likely to be moist.

Jock itch appears as a red ringed shaped rash which is very itchy. It is 3 times more common in men compared to women.

It is transmitted via sharing clothes with an infected person, contaminated towels and bedsheets or from other body parts that have a fungal infection.

Treatment is reading available and it can be completely cured with the following steps.

Your Physician or dermatologist would recommend anti-fungal drugs which can be applied on the skin or used orally.

The infected area will need to be kept as dry as possible at all times (a powder might be added for this purpose).

Separate towels will have to be used on this affected parts to prevent infection of other body parts.

Individual will need to avoid tight clothing and wear lighter underwears to prevent moisture build up.

Clothes especially underwear, bedding and towels will need to be properly washed and dried before they are used again if not treatment will not be complete.

It’s important to take note of the fabric material for underwears you buy.

Nylon or other materials that don’t readily allow airflow and are capable of holding on to moisture are less preferable to light cotton.

Personal hygiene remains very important in preventing Jockitch and many other skin infections.

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