Jock Itch Symptoms

As the name for this rash implies, symptoms include itching and / or a burning feeling usually in the areas of the groin, thighs, or folds in the skin. It may even involve the genitals.

These rashes may appear reddish, tan, or brown, with flaking or cracking skin.

Jock Itch Cures
In most cases antifungal drugs are applied topically. Creams containing tolnaftate, terbinafine, econazole nitrate, Oxiconazole, naftifine, clotrimazole or miconazole have been used. Otherwise known as “jock itch cream”. Anti-fungal chemicals such as these are supposed to work by stopping the fungus from secreting a substance known as ergosterol, an essential part of fungal cell membranes.

In sever cases of inflammation and itching, glucocorticoid steroids (hydrocortisone cream) may be used with the topical drug treatment to prevent increased irritation due to excessive scratching. Unfortunately, scratching runs the risk of causing a secondary bacterial infection. The importance of minimizing scratching cannot be overstated.

A Word About Jock Itch Medicine

Be careful, steroids can exacerbate the condition if used indiscriminately for fungal infections like Jock Itch, Athletes Foot, or Female Jock Itch because they can hinder the body's immune system.

Is Jock Itch Contagious?

Most cases of jock itch are not contagious, however cases caused by an infection may be transmitted through skin or sexual contact, sharing of apparel, or locker room towels. It is also possible to transmit fungal jock itch to someone else through close skin contact.

The Best Jock Itch Treatment is Prevention.

Since fungus and bacteria thrive in warm, dark, ands damp conditions, being aware of and reducing these conditions can help treat and prevent jock itch and athletes foot.

Some examples of best practices: when working out wear boxer underwear or no underwear. Get exposed to plenty of free circulating air. Sometimes sleeping near a fan can help.

And of course cleaning with a natural anti fungal soap like Defense Soap when you bathe or shower is a great idea. The natural essential oils work with your immune system to and are known to destroy harmful fungus, bacteria and viruses.