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Soaking in a bathtub with not help jock itch. The best thing to do is keep your crotch as dry as possible. that means changing your underwear or jockstrap when it gets wet and drying your crotch well after a shower or bathing. Tea tree oil is a natural disinfectant that works well to dry out skin problems and kill the infection. be carefull with tea tree oil though. pure tea tree oil can harm your skin. Also witch hazel works well to clean the area and helps to keep it dry and kill the fungus. Both Tea tree oil and Witch hazel can be bought at a natural food stores.
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How do you cure jock itch?
Jock itch is caused by a fungus and is usually accompanied by redness and flaky skin. Apply any of the topical anti-fungal creams available over the counter to cure the condition.
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.
Where is jock itch likely to appear?
An average of one in five people develops fungal infection at some point during their lifetime.
Spread jock itch by fingereing?
yes, since it is a fungus, it can be spread by touching affected areas. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jockitch
What are the common use of antifungal agent?
More common uses would be ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, jock itch, and nail fungus.
How do you know if it is jock itch or an infection?
Jock itch is an infection -- a fungal infection. If you haven't had it before, you should probably go to the doctor and have it checked. If you are itchy and are too embarrassed to go the doctor, try an over-the-counter remedy, use it as instructed, and see if it works.
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
Can fungi be seen with naked eye?
A single fungus organism cannot be seen with the human eye, but a fungal colony, such as a mushroom or jock itch, certainly can be.
What is the effect of alcohol on Jock itch?
If you apply the alcohol externally it will be extremely painful as the Jock itch is a fungal infection that damages the skin's surface. If you think you have this condition, you should go and see a qualified medical practitioner (e.g. a doctor) to get a suitable treatment. By the way the fungus is very contagious.
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
