Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with jock itch.

Ignore: Don't itch jock itch. Damaging the skin further can allow for increasing depth of fungal growth.

Do: Do use a zinc-based powder, ie. Gold bond extra strength, with 5% zinc oxide. Wear cotton briefs!

Ignore: Jock itch is completely treatable.

Ignore: If taking a long trip, use cotton balls filled with baby powder in the folds of the groin.

Jock: Jock Itch=Tinea Cruris Topical Rx usually curative Terbinafine, Micon.Econ,Clotrim,Ketocon-azoles.

Ignore: Jock itch thrives on moisture. Keep the area dry. Try a blow drier on a cool setting after showering.

Ignore: Keep deep skin folds as clean, dry, and ventilated as possible + judicious use of antifungal cream.

Ignore: If you have athlete's foot, dry your feet last to avoid spreading the infection to the groin.

Ignore: Medication for Jock Itch works best with keeping the skin clean and dry. Wear loose-fitting garments.

Ignore: Do try some desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) and zeasorb twice a day to keep the area dry Do see doc if not clearing in 2 wks.

Ignore: Use an anti-fungal recommended for this. Sometimes using an anti-fungal powder is best.

Ignore: Avoid sharing personal items like towels. Take precautions using public lockers rooms and showers.

Ignore: Give detailed symptoms to your doctor who will examine you and take a swab of the lesion .

Ignore: Jock itch topicals (antifungal) are an effective treatment.

Ignore: Shower twice day, dove soap, pat then blow dry, VIOform cream/hydrocortisone bid, zeasorb powder,.