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Jock Itch

Also called: Tinea Cruris

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Treating a groin area rash with daily apps of triamcinolene cream for months.I stop for 1 day and rash returns.Ideas?

Triamcinalone is NOT a treatment for jock itch. Jock itch is typically tinea cruris, a FUNGAL infection. Two problems: Triamcinalone can make fungus...

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What home remedy can I use for jock itch?

Home remedies for mild jock itch include:Washing the groin skin two to three times a day with a gentle soapless cleanser like Dove non-soap cleanser...

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Why is my groin still discolored from jock itch?

Residual skin discoloration in the groin may persist for weeks to months after more severe forms of jock itch clear. This darkish discoloration is...

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What are signs and symptoms of jock itch?

Jock itch usually begins with mild intermittent itching in the groin. The itching can get worse and become unbearable in some cases. The rash is...

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What are possible complications of jock itch?

Complications are infrequent, since jock itch is usually a self-limited skin condition. Rarely, the rash may spread past the groin onto the thighs...

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How is fungal jock itch treated?

Mild fungal or yeast jock itch may be treated by:Washing the groin twice daily with an antifungal shampoo like ketoconazole (Nizoral shampoo) or...

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How is bacterial jock itch treated?

Mild bacterial jock itch may be treated with:Antibacterial skin washes like Lever 2000 soap or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) soap twice daily.Moderate...

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Is jock itch curable, and is it contagious?

Most cases of jock itch are easily and fully curable. There are very uncommon, longstanding cases of jock itch that may not be curable. Often these...

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What is the prognosis with jock itch?

The prognosis with jock itch is very good. Overall, jock itch tends to be an easily treated and curable skin condition. Commonly, it is a mild...

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What is jock itch, and what does it look like?

Jock itch is a common, itchy rash of the groin. It can be a very intense itch with or without a visible red or pink rash in the groin folds and...

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