Question 1

how long is jock itch contagious?

Accepted Answer

"jock itch": Usually the term refers to a fungal infection, but may be other infectious agents (bacterial or with insects: "crabs").  The best course is to see a health care professional to determine the cause, and treat.  If you are treated approptiately, and do not have other partners, the problem is not contagious post treatment.  But if the specific cause reoccurs, so can the infection.

Question 2

white scaly patches in the inner folds of my skin near the butt area. it itches and some pain from scratching.do i have jock itch? i am a female.

Accepted Answer

Candida: Candida or yeast can certainly create these symptoms and presentation.  You can get a prescription from your doctor. In the meantime, cut out all sugar and yeast from your diet, keep the area clean and dry and you will start to feel better.

Question 3

i'm not sure if what i have is jock itch, but under my scrotum a foul smelling liquid is secreting and itches occasionally. and if scratches it bleeds?

Accepted Answer

Could be yeast: try either miconazole or clotrimazole cream to the area twice daily and follow up with your physician.

Question 4

hi. i have a bad case of jock itch for 8 years. it itches like crazy mainly  if i eat bread or anything sweet. i tried tea tree oil, and applied it directly on it. it burned like hell, but the next day it was gone. now it's back. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Stop self treating: Get examined. You will need to stop any oils which will "lock in" any fungal infection. You will need to be examined,placed on both oral antifungal antibiotic and a cream that contains antifungal and cortisone medications. 8 years is a bit absurd...and you now have a chronic skin condition. Consider a dermatology evaluation.

Question 5

i have a raised red streak on the base of my penis. there are small, blister like spots, one which broke open, and it itches. is this jock itch?

Accepted Answer

Bump: Could be but could also be molluscum or herpes. Have it checked by your doctor, urologist or dermatologist.

Question 6

i have a rash in the crease of my buttocks abottom of bikini line. i fear it may be shingles. it has lasted months. i tried cortozone creams, jock itch cream, tripicol and alchohol. it itches really bad. if i scratch it gets worse. it is bumpy and sometim

Accepted Answer

This : This is unlikely shingles since the rash itself has lasted months. Perhaps it is a fungal infection or folliculitis or eczema or psoriasis?  I would recommend you see a dermatologist and get an accurate diagnosis so you can start good treatment to help your symptoms.  It is quite common to have these conditions in that location. I hope that helps a little.

Question 7

good morning. if i have white spots on my throath and it itches, is it true that you stop being contagious after the 24 of taking the antibiotic? im currently taking amoxicillin thank you?

Accepted Answer

: If you have strep, 24 hrs of abx are enough to end random spread in most settings. Mabey not if you are kissing intimately, but in most settings. Most spots in the throat in adults are simple viruses or allergies that antibiotics don't cure or prevent spread to others(virus).

Question 8

i had a rash on one leg then it moved to the other and now it's on my arms? what is this? is it contagious? and it itches

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis / Scabies: You should visit a dermatologist for proper diagnosis. In the meantime take an antihistamine for the itching. Scabies are caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin and spreads like a rash. Dermatitis is a skin inflammation characterized by red rash, dry and itchy skin.

Question 9

itchy bumps on forearms for 2 1/2 weeks & not contagious? no one has it but me. itches really bad & my doctor has no idea. not a allergic reaction!

Accepted Answer

Does it respond: To steroids like triamcinolone ? Sometimes we don't know the  cause but be glad when it is fixed. Went through the list of soaps, detergent , softeners, lotions, the whole list?

Question 10

is jock itch contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's contagious: Jock itch is a fungal infection and can spread to other parts of the body or to other people. Treatment is usually with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams. Rashes that don't go away easily, or those that keep returning after treatment, should be evaluated by a doctor. People with diabetes get more fungal infections, and have a harder time getting rid of infections.

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White scaly patches in the inner folds of my skin near the butt area. it itches and some pain from scratching.do i have jock itch? i am a female.

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I'm not sure if what i have is jock itch, but under my scrotum a foul smelling liquid is secreting and itches occasionally. and if scratches it bleeds?

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Hi. i have a bad case of jock itch for 8 years. it itches like crazy mainly if i eat bread or anything sweet. i tried tea tree oil, and applied it directly on it. it burned like hell, but the next day it was gone. now it's back. what do i do?

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I have a raised red streak on the base of my penis. there are small, blister like spots, one which broke open, and it itches. is this jock itch?

A member asked:

I have a rash in the crease of my buttocks abottom of bikini line. i fear it may be shingles. it has lasted months. i tried cortozone creams, jock itch cream, tripicol and alchohol. it itches really bad. if i scratch it gets worse. it is bumpy and sometim

A member asked:

Good morning. if i have white spots on my throath and it itches, is it true that you stop being contagious after the 24 of taking the antibiotic? im currently taking amoxicillin thank you?

A member asked:

I had a rash on one leg then it moved to the other and now it's on my arms? what is this? is it contagious? and it itches

A member asked:

Itchy bumps on forearms for 2 1/2 weeks & not contagious? no one has it but me. itches really bad & my doctor has no idea. not a allergic reaction!

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Is jock itch contagious?

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