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Jock itch is a fungal infection that affects the moist skin on inner thighs and adjacent skin. This disease is associated with friction, abrasion, sweating and is mainly caused by the heat and moisture of the body clothes and by the direct rubbing of skin on skin. The body rashes can be found in the groin as well as any areas of skin that overlap. Heat, humidity, and tight clothing are the maor causes that lead to jock itch fungus. This disease is caused by fungi that live on the skin and the fungi usually grow in the moist area like the groin. The fungi group that is usually involved in the jock itch is called Tinea cruris but the infection can also spread through athletes foot or scalp fungal. These fungi is commonly known as ringworm as they cause rashes that has shape of a ring. Thus jock itch is quite similar to ringworm infection.

Jock Itch Treatment

Jock itch treatment is usually carried out with ointments or topical creams as these are the best options as the fungus only affects the top layer of the skin. Antifungal medication that can be bought over-the-counter for the jock itch treatment include:

Tolnaftate
Clotrimazole
Miconazole

If these over-the-counter ointments do not provide relief in few days, following potent drugs can be used:
Ointments like Econazole or Oxiconazole
Medications by mouth like Itraconazole or Fluconazole
Terbinafine

The cream prescribed for the jock itch treatment should be applied twice a day for at least two week and the application can be stopped after the rashes disappear. While applying the cream it should be taken care that the cream is applied to the rash as well as two finger widths beyond the rash also to completely get rid of this disease. The medicaton should be used under the strict supervision of the doctor to avoid serious consequences and steroids should not be used in the groin without the doctor's consent as it can worsen the jock itch rashes.

Jock Itch Prevention

Jock itch is similar to nail fungus and ringworm infection and it is always better to prevent it from occuring or re-occuring. The jock itch treatment and prevention are also similar to ringworm and nail fungus treatment and prevention. Some of the ways that help to prevent jock itch are as follows:

Tight fitting clothes should be avoided and clothes made of cotton should be preferred.
Towels and wash clothes should not be shared.
The groin area should be completely dried after bathing before wearing the clothes.
Antifungal spray and powder must be used to prevent infection.