JOCK ITCH IS a FUNGUS. You can buy anti-fungal medicine at a drug store without a prescription. A common brand is LOTRIMIN; in comes in a cream and a spray. <<>> I am having an itch on my penis shaft. Can this be jock itch. It is very discomforting and embarrassing when I have to resort to scratching.
Assuming that you do not have a fungal infection...
The best treatment for jock area itch is a starch based powder. Body powders and baby powders usually act to cool the skin and the powder acts to prevent chafing and further irritation. Reduce the itch by reducing the irritation. (The top two irritants of crotch skin are sweat and friction)
Be certain you can handle the cooling affects of the body powders on your crotch. Some have menthol as their active ingredient.
If you have a fungal infection use clotrimazole, miconazole, or terbinafine cream. All are listed as strong anti-fungals. Some are found in the women's yeast infections section. Others are listed as treatment for athlete's foot/foot fungus. They will work just as well on fungus on your crotch.
Jock itch is a fungus. There are some anti-fungal creams available over the counter that work. Often the same items are used for athlete's foot, so you can ask about that as well.
To prevent it, try baby powder or talcum powder so the area is dry.
Swim in a swimming pool. The chemicals in the pool will kill the fungus and the cool water will make you want to scratch less.
The same applies to foot fungus like athlete's foot.
Try an antifungal product, or see a doctor. Change underwear several times a day, keep religious clean and DRY DRY DRY.
See your doctor as soon as possible i used baby powder it helps it wont heal it but it will make the pain go away.
Three commonly used, over-the-counter anti-fungals are miconazole (Micatin), clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and tolnaftate (Tinactin).
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It could be a yeast type infection of the skin, caused by moisture. There are over the counter creams for that kind of rash. Try looking for creams that treat Jock itch.
Yes, Clobetasol cream can be used for Jock Itch but not long term. Jock itch is a fungal infection that would need an anti-fungal medication to treat it. Clobetasol would help relieve itching and inflammation but because it is a strong steroid medication, it is not designed for long term use.
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How to get jock itch
Having Jock Itch does not mean that you have HIV. Jock Itch is a fungal infection. It is a type of ringworm.
can you get jock itch if u use condoms and its on the man ball
Dark I am not for sure, but it will make it bumpy. Go to your local drug store and buy some jock itch cream.
Jock itch is a fungal infection, treated with anti-fungal medication.
It kills off the Jock Itch For a Short period of Time Great For Short Term Itch Relief
Probably not.The oily cream may clog pores.But if in moderation can rid your skin of scars.
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