Look around. Ok, the coast is clear. Reach down. *Scratch, scratch.* Ah finally, sweet relief. Well, for a moment. It's brief. Just like that, the irritating itch right around your balls is back. If ...

Some practices can make jock itch worse or prevent it from healing. But other health conditions may resemble jock itch and require different treatment options. Jock itch happens when a specific ...

While continuous wearing of tight undergarments or synthetic fabrics may cause pain and irritation in areas surrounding genitals and inner thighs, it can also lead to jock itch, a kind of fungal ...

Q. I have a bad case of jock itch, for want of a better word. I’ve used Neosporin, Lotrimin Ultra and one other medication I can’t remember right now. I thought it was getting better, but while I was ...

Jock itch is an infection caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes like to live in moist places on your body, such as your feet, groin, and armpits. The medical term is tinea cruris. It’s a ...

Jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin in the groin area. If you're not careful, you can spread the fungus to other parts of your body. First, try eliminating ...

12:14, Sat, Jan 27, 2024 Updated: 12:17, Sat, Jan 27, 2024 A doctor has revealed the red flag signs of an infection, known as a jock itch, which is caused by a fungus. The uncomfortable problem mainly ...

“Ringworm is a fungal infection affecting the skin, hair or nails. These fungi are not normally found on human skin but can infect us from other infected individuals, animals, objects and even soil,” ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been suffering for some time with jock itch. The resulting scratching leaves my groin area and thighs abraded and oftentimes bleeding. In addition to the ketoconazole I’ve been ...

Jock itch is an infection caused by a mold like fungus or yeast. The jock itch rash is often found in the genital, buttock, and thigh regions. It is more common among athletes and people who sweat a ...