Ignore: Over the counter sprays such as tinactin (tolnaftate) works. Get to the cause, which can be dark ; damp areas.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Ignore: Wear briefs or athletic clothing that can be bleached. Do not re-use wet clothing not cleaned!
Answered 12/2/2020
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Ignore: Jock itch is fungal and origin not bacterial.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Ignore: Nothing interesting! Superficial fungus. Responds to sunlight, dry skin, and topical,fungicidal.
Answered 5/25/2014
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Ignore: Jock itch is also known as tinea cruris.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Ignore: Jock itch is often caused by the same fungus that results in athelete's foot.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Ignore: Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that can be spread by sharing clothing or towels with others.
Answered 7/2/2014
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Ignore: Powdered medications work well and are more comfortable than creamy medications in this area.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Ignore: Moisture, friction, tight-fitting clothes, and obesity create the perfect storm for Jock Itch.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Ignore: Use antifungal spray or powders and stay cool and dry with loose fitting clothing.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Ignore: Keep groin area dry use Drysol, Talcum etc Weight loss if overweight Anti-fungal cream if needed.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Ignore: Jock itch may actually be an infection (fungal or bacterial) so see derm for correct diagnosis!
Answered 8/29/2014
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Ignore: Try to keep the affected area as dry as possible. After exercising, change into dry clothes.
Answered 11/10/2019
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Ignore: Keep area clean and dry, and use OTC Lamisil (terbinafine) twice a day. Cotton underwear is best.
Answered 11/10/2019
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Ignore: Boxer shorts, zeasorb powder, blow dry, vioform HC CREAM.
Answered 10/22/2017
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