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Causes Of Body Itch
Frequently asked questions about Jock Itch:
 causes of body itch
specifically jock itch or tinea cruris
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What is jock itch?
Jock itch is a pink, scaly, itchy rash on the inner thighs and groin.
Female jock itch? Yes but jock itch is much more common in men than women. The rash may be on the scrotum
but not on the penis (or foreskin). Jock itch can
also be called ringworm of the crotch or tinea cruris. Most commonly tinea cruris lives on
the surface of the skin and is not systemic.
Cause of jock itch, --- How does it occur?
Jock itch is caused by a fungus, often the same one that causes athlete's foot. Sometimes it is transferred by a towel used first to dry the feet and then the groin area.
Jock itch fungus symptoms,
Jock itch symptoms signs, The
symptoms jock itch
are:
- itching of the groin, anal area, and upper thigh
What does jock itch look like?
- slightly raised patch of dry or scaly skin rash, often red or brownish red, with sharp borders
- redness of the skin.
Pictures of jock itch, jock itch images, jock itch photos:
Sorry no pictures available at this time, please see: what does jock itch look like
Aromatherapy cure for jock itch:
Sorry, unless the treatment is antifungal in nature and applied to the tinea cruris
it has little chance of working.
Undecylenate jock itch: When using undecylenate you can try
the normal VITÉ 20 treatment. However if the infection seems resistant
(does not respond) contact your doctor.
Home remedies for jock itch:
Do it yourself jock itch cures:
Get Relief and Cure Jock Itch, naturally, at home with VITÉ 20.
DIRECTIONS:
- Clean the affected area with soap and water
- Dry thoroughly before using
VITÉ 20
- Cut the tip of the bottle with scissors to begin application
- Apply a thin layer of
VITÉ 20
over the affected area each morning and evening
- In case of jock itch VITÉ 20 best results
are usually obtained in 2 weeks
- If satisfactory results have not occurred within these times consult a physician or pharmacist.
Tinea cruris, lives on the surface of the skin, some other infections may live inside the the tissue of the body and may need
prescription medication(s).
VITÉ 20 anti fungal cream is recognized by physicians as the # 1 natural
treatment for fungal infections.
This proven effective non-prescription is easy to use with rapid results. VITÉ 20
cures athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea
corpois). We recommend
VITÉ 20 for the effective relief of the itching,
cracking and discomfort which can accompany these conditions.
What about additional treatment?
- Your doctor may recommend putting
VITÉ 20 or another antifungal cream, powder or spray
on the affected area of your skin
- Severe, chronic or systemic infections may need treatment by your doctor.
You may need to take an oral antifungal medicine. Prescription medicine may be
required.
- Sometimes the rash started by the fungus gets infected with bacteria. This is more likely to happen if you scratch the rash. If you have a bacterial infection,
you may need prescription antibiotics. (2 problems implies 2 treatments: A)
antibiotics for the bacteria and B) anti - fungal for the tinea.)
How long does it last?
With treatment, the symptoms will be better in 2 or 3 days. With VITÉ 20, in case of jock itch, best results usually obtained in 2 weeks.
In general the rash should go away in 3 to 4 weeks. If the rash does not get better in a week, or is not completely gone in a month, call your health care provider.
How can I take care of myself?
- Follow your doctors instructions
- Try not to spread the infection to new areas. Use the 2-towel system, 2
- separate, freshly laundered, dry towels, one for the infected area and a
second towel for rest of the body
- Keep your skin clean and dry
- Avoid clothes that rub and irritate your skin. Wear loosely fitting clothing.
- Try not to scratch the rash. This could slow down healing time and cause a
bacterial infection.
How can I help prevent jock itch?
- Keep your groin area dry.
- If you have athlete's foot, use a separate disinfected, dry towel to dry your feet.
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Disinfect shower / locker room floors
- Wear loosely fitting clothes made of natural fibers, such as cotton.
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting and synthetic clothing that causes skin to
perspire and doesn't allow moisture to evaporate
- Avoid wearing rough-textured clothing that can irritate your skin
- Wear boxer shorts and change them at least daily
- Athletes having one or more practices a day may need to:
- change their under-shorts after each practice
- change into clean, dry under-clothes before every practice
- change into clean, dry under-clothes after every practice
- If you become hot and sweaty, change clothes as soon as you can.
- Bathe or shower right after a workout
- Use a separate towel to dry infected areas
- Apply talc or other powder to the groin area after you dry yourself.
- Wash your workout clothes, and towels (in bleach or other disinfectant) after each use . Storing them in
your locker or your gym bag between uses creates the ideal environment for fungus to grow.
(Hint: don't forget to wash your gym bag in disinfectant.)
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