A 32-year-old male asked:
What can i take to stop jock strap itch on my scrotum area? it itches and sometimes it bleeds when scratched
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Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Antifungal creams: Most "jock-itch" is a superficial fungal infection of the skin in the groin area. If this is the case, many athlete's foot remedies will work here as well. The ones to try first are lotrimin ultra or Lamisil (terbinafine) cream. If it is because of yeast infection, use Nystatin cream.
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