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I am a young boy i have jock itch please tell me how do i cure it thankyou?

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Cream: Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin cream will likely help.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Jock itch: Anti- fungal cream ( otc) three times a day for 1 mnth plus keep area dry.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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