Jock Itch - A Painful Infection

Jock Itch - A Painful Infection
A common infection mainly of the adult men, Jock itch is a
very painful and uncomfortable phenomenon found in the hot
countries. Caused by an excessive growth of the fungi
Dermatophytes residing in the skin, Jock itch usually
occurs when these fungi proliferate in the skin due to
moisture. This disease affects the groin area of men but
rarely affects the penis in men. Jock itch although more
prevalent in men, sometimes affects women also in the groin
area only. Jock itch is also called the ringworm of the
groin and also Tinea Cruris

This disease is caused due to following reasons:

- If a person wears fitted lower apparel like jeans, pants,
tight panties or briefs, it can lead to Jock itch. It
causes more perspiration in the groin area leading to
growth in the fungi causing Jock itch.
- To save oneself from this epidermal disease, one should
try to change his undergarments regularly especially under
wears.
- Try to avoid sharing of personal attire like towels and
bed sheets with the affected person and those suffering
from athlete's foot. Athlete's foot and ringworm can result
in Jock itch. Therefore, you should try to cure this
disease as soon as possible.
- After bathing, dry your groin area before wearing
lingerie.
- Try to wear cotton apparel which can soak moisture from
your body

Jock itch can be treated by physicians after they take
samples from your skin. A sample of your infected skin when
placed under a microscope can easily reveal whether you
have contracted this disease. A sample of your skin can be
taken after the skin lesion biopsy test, which is also
known as the Punch biopsy or the shave biopsy.

Sometimes, bacterial infections can also result as a
consequent of excessive scratching of the affected area.
Then, doctors have to give oral antifungal medicines to
treat such affections. Therefore, you should avoid
scratching of the groin area if suffering from Jock itch.
Jock itch is a very communicable disease, which can spread
by contact with skin of the infected person. Moreover, you
can also catch this infection by contact with the unwashed
garments of the infected person. Physical relation with the
infected person can also cause Jock itch. You can also go
for a KOH test for a proper diagnosis of this test.

The most effective treatment for Jock itch are antifungal
ointments available at a near pharmacy you. The best
ointments are Azoles and Allymines. Jock itch can result in
the appearance of red rashes on your skin near the groin in
the skin folds of the upper thigh and which make you
continuously scratch the affected area. These patches are
redder in the outer area than in the centre with elevated
peripheries. The appearance of abnormally dark or light
skin also means that you are suffering from Jock itch.
Slowly, the infection can spread to the anus causing
undesirable pain and discomfort. This disease can also
affect male children. Therefore, their mothers should take
care of their clothes in summers.

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