And just when you think you have conquered jock itch, you may discover that it has come back. It may take a few weeks to see good results. Do not expect one application to do the trick. It has been our experience that fighting fungus can require a lot of patience. Miconazole ( Lotrimin AF Powder Spray, Monistat, Micatin).Clotrimazole ( Lotrimin AF Cream, Candid Gel, generic formulations).The key is the anti-fungal action, however. We also like gel formulations because they are less greasy. Were they the ones I bought or the other ones I tried and didn’t buy? If only there was a way to detect it on the clothing.” Fighting Fungus: Topical Antifungal Creams, Gels & Sprays:Īntifungal creams (often the same that are used for athlete’s foot or vaginal yeast infections) are frequently recommended. Now that I read about its causes, like poor hygiene and excess uncleaned sweat, I feel sort of disgusted on the pants and who might have passed it on. “Never in my life did I experience jock Itch. The itch would come in the evening or if I accidentally touched the areas, then it would flare up. “Not long after, I developed a bad case of itching inside my thighs and across my buttocks and on the mons pubic.
Usually I don’t wear pants but this time I wanted to see some nice styles. “I picked up some kind of itch, looks like Jock Itch, from the ladies dressing room. Here is a story from one reader in this regard: Can You Catch Jock Itch if You’re a Woman?Īpparently you can “catch” tinea cruris from someone else.
#Female jock itch skin#
Remember, the folds of the skin are perfect breeding grounds for lots of organisms. But even people who are sedentary can develop jock itch. Intense physical activity can encourage the growth of fungi. That includes your toes (where athlete’s foot occurs) as well as your groin. The ecology of your skin can be affected by a variety of factors. Most of the time you are totally unaware of them. Some are bacterial in origin while others are fungal. Your skin has millions of organisms living contentedly and breeding with abandon. If this problem persists, you should see a dermatologist for a 1) definitive diagnosis and 2) an effective jock itch treatment. These rashes can be controlled, but they sometimes recur. We are not surprised that you have had a hard time overcoming this infection. Warm, moist areas such as the folds of the groin provide hospitable conditions for these organisms. Jock itch is usually triggered by a fungal infection. The cream the doctor gave me doesn’t work.
I have had jock itch for about a year now. Here is a typical question from a reader: People who are overweight are especially susceptible to these fungal infections.
It can strike athletes, non-athletes, men and women. A red or pink rash accompanied by intense itching or burning in the groin area is fairly typical of a fungal infection ( tinea cruris). Jock itch gets its name from the general area where it strikes. These undergarments support the crown jewels while running, biking or engaging in other vigorous sporting activities. When most people think of jock itch they imagine young men wearing athletic supporters.
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