Jock Itch
As the name would suggest, Jock itch is usally thought of as an ailment that only affects athletes, but it is a condition that effects many men, and sometimes women. It is an uncomfortable and annoying condition, but with proper treatment, it can be cured. There are also precautions that can be taken to avoid jock itch all together, so this condition is a preventable ailment.
Jock itch is an itchy rash that affects the groin area. It usually also affects the inner thigh and scrotum area, and it can be a horrible condition to deal with. It is caused by sweat and the friction of skin and clothing rubbing together, but it can also be caused by those with compromised immune systems, those on certain antibiotics, or those inflicted with diabetes. Woman can get a similar form of jock itch, only this type of skin infection is usually located under the breasts. The same causes for male jock itch pertain to female jock itch, only the location is different.
If you think that you may be suffering from jock itch, there are certain things you can do to help your problem. Depending on the severity of your jock itch, you may need to see your doctor to have a topical cream prescribed to you. If your case isn’t that severe, there are plenty of over the counter creams and remedies for jock itch, and a visit to your local pharmacy should help you find the right one. It also helps that if you are outside in the heat that you wear loose fitting clothing because tight clothing can aggrevate the condition and cause it over and over again. Lose fitting clothing will allow your skin and body to breath and it won’t trap sweat in spots that will cause jock itch.
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