Monday, January 30, 2012

All You Need to Understand About Jock Itch

By Boniface Clairmont


Jock itch isn't just an uncomfortable position for a few people but it also sort of becomes inconvenient at times to discuss. Known by medical practitioners as tinea curis, jock itch is a kind of red, flaky place round the groin area which makes it tricky to wear undies. Fungal inequality and lack of hygiene are the elemental reasons for the incidence of the itch. This fungal illness is very common among men. However , there also are women that might face such itchy conditions. People living in wet weather conditions or folks who are used to working out a lot and doing lots of activity are most sure to be influenced by this problem. The itch is infectious in nature and people having the itch should not share towels or personal clothing with others.

Fungus is present in every human body to certain extent. It only becomes a problem when the fungus starts spreading. Fungus sometimes spread during warm conditions and the warmth of the groin is good place for such fungus to spread. The fungus appears over a period of time, it does not pop up overnite. The area would first start looking reddish in colour. After a little time, the area would start becoming flaky and very uncomfortable for the person to handle.

When someone sees these signs around the groin area, it is usually recommended that he does not make estimates and meets the doctor at the earliest. There are particular itches like intertrigo and erythrasma which might look like jock itch. Presuming such itchy conditions and applying fungal cream would only worsen the existing problem.

When a person has jock itch, he can buy many anti-fungal creams OTC. But he should not be buying steroidal creams for treating the irritation sensation. These steroids can really aggravate the groin area and it should therefore not be applied without the approval of the doctor. Anti-fungal creams can applied to the groin area for a week even after the redness has gone away. If the anti-fungal cream is not assisting with the condition, then it is better that some strong prescribed anti-fungal creams get employed. Jock itches don't last for a longer period and they might usually disappear inside 2 weeks once the treatment begins.

In the treatment period, it is imperative that the area around the groin is kept dry and undergarments are modified frequently. Staying clean and dry is most critical in the treatment period. Sleeping without underclothes is advocated, and whenever the person comes home, he should pat dry the groin region. The patting can be done once the individual goes to the toilet for a shower.

The person with the jock itch shouldn't indulge in any sort of sexual activity as the condition is catching and could spread to the partner. The other method of illness transmission like sharing towels should additionally be evaded. Once the condition has disappeared, it is suggested that extra care is taken when it comes to hygiene and cleanness, as the prospects of the issue resurfacing in the future cannot be ruled out.




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