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How long does it take for jock itch to go away?
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Untreated? forever: "Jock itch" is caused by a fungus that is a cousin of athlete's foot. It is essentially a "yeast infection" of the external vulva(vulvovaginitis) and is easily treated when assessed by a GYN MD.
Answered 2/13/2016
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