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A member asked:

Can i use baby powder for my jock itch?

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Dr. Mary David answered

Yes: You can use it. But it won't help much. Jock it is a fungal infection and you need an anti fungal medication to get rid of it,

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 12/30/2018

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