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- $Title{Causes and Treatment of Jock Itch}
- $Subject{jock itch jock-itch tinea cruris fungi fungus yeast groin rash
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- Causes and Treatment of Jock Itch
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- QUESTION: Maybe this question is not suited for the dinner table
- conversation, but I hope you will be ale to provide an answer. It is
- certainly a misery for those of us who suffer with "jock-itch". Can you
- tell me what it is, where it comes from, and most important of all, what I
- can do about it. Hurry, please, for it always gets worse during the hot
- weather. I hope you can find the right words to reply to this question.
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- ANSWER: I will certainly find them, and choose them most carefully as well.
- The medical name for this "misery" is "tinea cruris" and this annoying problem
- can be caused by a number of fungi and yeasts. Typically this skin condition
- affects the folds in the groin and the inner thigh, and sometimes this scaly,
- itchy rash may extend to the buttocks. The rash forms ring-like shapes on the
- skin, and is often crossed with scratch marks. Summer and hot weather can
- make the condition worse because of body moisture, and tight clothing favors
- the growth of the organisms. Keeping clean and dry can help prevent the
- development of jock itch. Use body powder, or even a hair dryer (set on its
- lowest temperature) to keep the region dry. Once the organism is identified,
- there are a number of medications that can help you fight this infection.
- Check with your physician or pharmacist.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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