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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with jock itch.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

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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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

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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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Jock itch is fungal and origin not bacterial.

Answered 5/16/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ignore: Nothing interesting! Superficial fungus. Responds to sunlight, dry skin, and topical,fungicidal.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

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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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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Dr. John Chiu answered

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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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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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