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Jock itch/ Tinea cruris

by fanatic for life, Sep 23, 2007 11:45PM

Tags: jock, tinea, cruris, Jock Itch, Tinea Cruris, environment, fungal, fungus, heat, lotrimin, rash, thrive

I got this 2 weeks ago from delivering in the hot southern heat. There was a lot of moisure and sweatiness down there perfect to create an environment.

So i put some Lotrimin on it. It went away. Now the past couple of days its kinda been bothering me again. I wanted to know if going "commando" from time to time or maybe being a guy and possibly needing to switch out all my boxers for new ones might have anything to with creative a type of fungal environment..i.e..."A warm, damp environment allowing the fungus to cultivate greatly contributes; especially with tight, sweaty or rubbing clothing such as jockstrap or tight undershorts." - wikipedia

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by gracefromHHP

, Sep 24, 2007 12:27PM

To: fanatic for life

Fungus can be a booger to get rid of sometimes. I'm not sure how long you were using the lotrimin but you need to continue to use it - not just use it until the rash is gone - usually for a week or two depending on how extensive the rash is. Getting hot and sweaty makes for the perfect environment for fungus to thrive in our nether regions.

grace

by fanatic for life, Sep 24, 2007 11:51PM

thx grace

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