Jock itch (Dhobie's itch)
What is jock itch?
Symptoms of jock itch
Prevention / remedies / treatment for jock itch
What is jock itch?
Jock itch (tinea cruris, crotch itch, Dhobie itch) is a fungal infection on the skin of the groin region. It causes an itching or burning rash on the inner thighs and skin folds, the groin, perineum, anus or genital area.
It often starts as a small red infection in the groin fold. A warm, damp environment promotes the fungus, especially with tight, sweaty, rubbing clothing.
It can occur in either sex, though more common in males.
Jock itch is an opportunistic infection that often takes advantage of a stressed or diminished immune system, especially when there are other fungal infections around the body such as athlete's foot or ringworm. It is often associated with candida.
Candida yeast can also infect the skin around the groin, with similar symptoms to Jock itch, though a candida rash tends to be redder and wetter. Candida tends to appear more quickly and also to respond faster to treatment.
Symptoms of jock itch
- Red, tan or brown rash. It first appears as raised red plaques. As the rash advances, the advancing edge is redder and more raised than areas that have been infected longer.
- Itching or burning.
- Flaking, scales, rippling, peeling, or cracking skin.
- Severe cases may exhibit tiny pimples or even pustules.
Prevention / remedies / treatment for jock itch
- DMSO. It may be taken internally, applied directly to washed and dried clean skin, or applied to clean skin in combination with aloe vera.
- Apple cider vinegar.
- Berberine.
- Cloves.
- Gum turpentine.
- Kerosene.
- Borax.
- Tea tree oil.
- Flowers of sulphur.
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- Gently wash with soap every day. Most people use far too much soap, but this is a case when you can use soap.
- Keep the area clean and dry.
- After exercise, or swimming, immediately wash and then dry with a clean dry towel, and use clean dry clothing.
- Do not wear the previous day's underpants. If possible, do not wear underpants. Otherwise wear loose cotton underwear.
- Do not wear tight-fitting clothes.
- Change towels frequently, do not share towels.
- Air the skin if possible.
- Sunlight. Exposure to gentle sunlight will help.