Remember Me
forgot your password?

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.

Patnaree Sukgrarongka

You can find out more about jock itch and effective treatments at following websites:
Jock Itch Treatment
Jock Itch Symptom

Rate this Article: 3 / 5 stars - 1 vote(s)
Print Email Re-Publish

Add new Comment



Captcha

  • Latest Health Articles
  • More from Patnaree Sukgrarongka

What are Benefits of Fish Oil in our Body?

By: Emile A. Jarreau | 14/11/2009
There’s something special about that stuff called fish oil. Did you know that modern humanity might have actually split off from its earlier ancestors because its members had started consuming fish oil as part of their new seafood diet …

Ways To Avoid Weight Gain During Vacation

By: Jonathon Kensingtons | 14/11/2009
The word vacation is associated with fun, frolic and relaxation. Apart from indulging in activities that bring happiness that are stress free we might forget to exercise and have control over our taste buds and tend to gain weight. Why not we spend our vacation happily but at the same...

Thyroid Gland, Natural Compounds in Foods Can Hinder Its Function and Weight Loss

By: Sonia Jones ND | 14/11/2009
Most people would certainly consider natural foods as good for them, enhancing their health and even helping them to lose weight. But there are usually exceptions to most rules. It is not so well known that some foods can actually hinder the thyroid function due to pacific plant compounds in...

Reducing Your Stress With a Herb Called Rhodiola Rosea

By: Sonia Jones ND | 14/11/2009
Besides helping your body deal with stress this herb has other amazing health properties', making it a very noteworthy addition to your supplement program, protecting you from life's daily hassles. Remember anything that helps the body to cope and reduce stress will help to reduce pain. Traditionally it comes from Siberia...

Why You Should Be Using Meditation in the Workplace

By: Nigel Smart | 14/11/2009
It is a well understood fact that such repetitive jobs like laboratory testing, and other assembly line type of work, may cause an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety, as the workers deal with such levels of repetition. It is not uncommon to feel claustrophobic, extreme anxiety, as well as...

Germany Wound Care Management Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

By: Bharat Book Bureau | 14/11/2009
Bharatbook.com added a new report on "Germany Wound Care Management Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" which gives Qualitative analysis and future outlook on Germany Wound Care Management market.

Doctor -How To Beat The Inter Drepression

By: Jenny Wilson | 14/11/2009
How to Beat the Winter Blues While not everyone struggles with full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder, doctors do consider it a genuine medical problem. It's common to feel the blues when the seasons begin to change, except for some folks the depression hits harder than normal. For many of us , however , mild blues are commonly felt. How are you able to not feel it? Tan skin turns pale and the sun goes into hiding before most people even leave work. It's a depressing feeling...

How To Make Max Benefit From Your Visit To Doctor

By: douglass grath | 14/11/2009
How to Optimize your physician's Visit Going to the doctor is mostly a chore. Waiting lounge lines that cause your ten o'clock appointment to be at noon, struggling with your insurance over co-pays, getting a prescription for a health condition that you are not even sure you have. So how do you know that you are actually optimizing your doctor's appointment, and not squandering precious time curing something that might not even be the problem? You need to open the communicatio...

Jock Itch - From Symptoms to Treatments

By: Patnaree Sukgrarongka | 10/04/2008 | Fitness
Information about jock itch symptoms and treatment.

Learn More About the Ringworm

By: Patnaree Sukgrarongka | 05/04/2008 | Fitness
General information about ringworm

Effective Treatment for Ringworm

By: Patnaree Sukgrarongka | 29/03/2008 | Fitness
The article contains general information of ringworm disease.

Differences Between Ringworm in Human and Ringworm in Pets

By: Patnaree Sukgrarongka | 23/03/2008 | Health
Information about ringworm in human and pets.

General Information About Ringworm

By: Patnaree Sukgrarongka | 20/03/2008 | Fitness
General information about ringworm disease.

Submit Your Articles Free: Signup
Article Categories




Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.03, 0, w1)