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Treatment by topical OTC products like Monistat or Lamisil are usually very effective. Make sure you use them long enough to actually cure the initial infection (10 days). After that, prevention of infection is more helpful. Change your underwear twice a day. Use of cornstarch containing baby powders may help to keep the area dry.
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∙ 13y agocleanliness and sanitation. This includes keeping the groin area dry, wearing loose-fitting rather than tight clothing, wear boxer shorts rather than briefs, change sweat-covered clothes as soon as possible,
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How is jock itch prevented?
Jock itch is prevented by maintaining skin hygiene. Light clothing should be worn during summer and cotton underwear. Use baby powder while exercising, do not share gym towels, dietary measures may help.
Can jock itch spread throughout the body?
How to get jock itch
Does having a jock itch through mean you have hiv?
Having Jock Itch does not mean that you have HIV. Jock Itch is a fungal infection. It is a type of ringworm.
How does jock itch look when you get it in your mouth?
can you get jock itch if u use condoms and its on the man ball
Is jock itch fungal or bacterial?
Jock itch is a fungal infection, treated with anti-fungal medication.
What is the effect of chlorine on jock itch?
It kills off the Jock Itch For a Short period of Time Great For Short Term Itch Relief
Is there a worm beneath the skin in the medical condition jock itch?
There may appear to be a worm beneath the skin however, there is no worm affecting the skin or underlying tissue in cases of fungal infections or jock itch.
What is swamp rot?
jock itch
Can a dog get jock itch from you?
yes
Can you pass jock itch to others?
If you have jock itch you can pass it on to others who might share dirty clothing with you, like a teammate that uses your jock or compression shorts. You can also pass it to a person that you have sex with.
How is jock itch treated in a woman?
Scratching
Can you get jock itch on your legs and in your crotch from a razor used on the groin area that has jock itch?
Yes! Do not shave areas with jock itch or other fungal infections. Cure the infection first. Also, shave sensitive areas with a brand-new razor each time.
