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jock itch
i have this itch in my scrotom ... i scratch down there a lot now ( this has been going on for the past month ) and if i stop scratching it a clear and very irratating liquid starts to come out - i am 14 yr old guy and i want to no the answer to my problem - oh and i have not asked my doc anything about this
How to beat jock itch:
1. Scrub affected area well every evening with a soapy cloth. Do NOT go to sleep without doing this. The fungus eats the dead skin cells, so you need to scrub the skin clean.
2. After showering (and before you put your clothes on):
A. Make sure the area is 100% dry (use a hair dryer).
B. Rub in Zeasorb antifungal powder on the whole crock/crack area.
C. Put Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream (one brand is Lamisil) on the affected area and an inch beyond.
3. Wear polyester-spandex underwear rather than cotton underwear. Cotton keeps the skin too wet (especially if you're in a humid climate).
Main thing is to keep the area clean and dry as possible. This is harder if you are overweight. If it is sunny and you can get direct sunlight on the area for a half hour or so, the UV light will kill some of the fungus.
Target and Walmart have a generic Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream that is much cheaper. It's in the "foot care" (athlete's foot) section. Amazon sells it, too.
Once the pain is gone (might take a few days), then you can just use the powder daily to keep the fungus down. Don't use powder that contains starch or cornstarch, because that feeds the fungus (so don't use baby powder). Use the Zeasorb every day. Shoot some into your boxers before you exercise.
Target is selling some good boxers "C-9" (92% Polyester, 8% Spandex). $10, and very comfy.
1. Scrub affected area well every evening with a soapy cloth. Do NOT go to sleep without doing this. The fungus eats the dead skin cells, so you need to scrub the skin clean.
2. After showering (and before you put your clothes on):
A. Make sure the area is 100% dry (use a hair dryer).
B. Rub in Zeasorb antifungal powder on the whole crock/crack area.
C. Put Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream (one brand is Lamisil) on the affected area and an inch beyond.
3. Wear polyester-spandex underwear rather than cotton underwear. Cotton keeps the skin too wet (especially if you're in a humid climate).
Main thing is to keep the area clean and dry as possible. This is harder if you are overweight. If it is sunny and you can get direct sunlight on the area for a half hour or so, the UV light will kill some of the fungus.
Target and Walmart have a generic Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream that is much cheaper. It's in the "foot care" (athlete's foot) section. Amazon sells it, too.
Once the pain is gone (might take a few days), then you can just use the powder daily to keep the fungus down. Don't use powder that contains starch or cornstarch, because that feeds the fungus (so don't use baby powder). Use the Zeasorb every day. Shoot some into your boxers before you exercise.
Target is selling some good boxers "C-9" (92% Polyester, 8% Spandex). $10, and very comfy.
How to beat jock itch:
1. Scrub affected area well every evening with a soapy cloth. Do NOT go to sleep without doing this. The fungus eats the dead skin cells, so you need to scrub the skin clean.
2. After showering (and before you put your clothes on):
A. Make sure the area is 100% dry (use a hair dryer).
B. Rub in Zeasorb antifungal powder on the whole crock/crack area.
C. Put Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream (one brand is Lamisil) on the affected area and an inch beyond.
3. Wear polyester-spandex underwear rather than cotton underwear. Cotton keeps the skin too wet (especially if you're in a humid climate).
Main thing is to keep the area clean and dry as possible. This is harder if you are overweight. If it is sunny and you can get direct sunlight on the area for a half hour or so, the UV light will kill some of the fungus.
Target and Walmart have a generic Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream that is much cheaper. It's in the "foot care" (athlete's foot) section. Amazon sells it, too.
Once the pain is gone (might take a few days), then you can just use the powder daily to keep the fungus down. Don't use powder that contains starch or cornstarch, because that feeds the fungus (so don't use baby powder). Use the Zeasorb every day. Shoot some into your boxers before you exercise.
Target is selling some good boxers "C-9" (92% Polyester, 8% Spandex). $10, and very comfy.
1. Scrub affected area well every evening with a soapy cloth. Do NOT go to sleep without doing this. The fungus eats the dead skin cells, so you need to scrub the skin clean.
2. After showering (and before you put your clothes on):
A. Make sure the area is 100% dry (use a hair dryer).
B. Rub in Zeasorb antifungal powder on the whole crock/crack area.
C. Put Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream (one brand is Lamisil) on the affected area and an inch beyond.
3. Wear polyester-spandex underwear rather than cotton underwear. Cotton keeps the skin too wet (especially if you're in a humid climate).
Main thing is to keep the area clean and dry as possible. This is harder if you are overweight. If it is sunny and you can get direct sunlight on the area for a half hour or so, the UV light will kill some of the fungus.
Target and Walmart have a generic Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% cream that is much cheaper. It's in the "foot care" (athlete's foot) section. Amazon sells it, too.
Once the pain is gone (might take a few days), then you can just use the powder daily to keep the fungus down. Don't use powder that contains starch or cornstarch, because that feeds the fungus (so don't use baby powder). Use the Zeasorb every day. Shoot some into your boxers before you exercise.
Target is selling some good boxers "C-9" (92% Polyester, 8% Spandex). $10, and very comfy.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How are you? Jock itch or tinea cruris is an infection of the groin area caused by fungus and can be triggered by friction from clothes and prolonged wetness in the groin area, like sweating. It usually responds to self-care such as keeping the skin clean and dry and trying not to scratch. Applying topical over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders may also help. However, if it persists for more than 2 weeks or recurs, you may need to have this checked by your doctor for proper management. Take care and do keep us posted.
How are you? Jock itch or tinea cruris is an infection of the groin area caused by fungus and can be triggered by friction from clothes and prolonged wetness in the groin area, like sweating. It usually responds to self-care such as keeping the skin clean and dry and trying not to scratch. Applying topical over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders may also help. However, if it persists for more than 2 weeks or recurs, you may need to have this checked by your doctor for proper management. Take care and do keep us posted.
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