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Jock Itch: What is It?
Although rather embarrrassing, Jock Itch is actually very common. Jock Itch tends to be a very intensely itchy sensation in the area of the groin, often with a visible red or pink rash, though this rash is not always seen. Though most common in the groin area, the condition can spread to surrounding areas. In men this may include the inner thighs, anus, the penis and the scrotum. Jock itch in females may spread to include the labia and the vaginal opening, as well as the thighs and anus. Though jock itch is usually found in very healthy people, those individuals who may be suffering with diabetes or obesity are more apt to get jock itch. The most common cause of jock itch in females and males alike include irritation from wearing tight or abrasive underwear, sweating, skin rubbing and friction, allergic problems, fungal infection, excess moisture, Candida infection, and bacterial overgrowth. Treatment for Jock Itch in females and males includes using a combo of antifungal shampoos to clean the groin area, as well as the use of antifungal creams. Treatment of Jock itch in women and men when the condition is not caused by a fungus is simply to use good groin hygiene. |
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What Are the Most Common jock itch symptoms?
The first jock itch symptoms begin with an outbreak begins as mild itching in the area of the groin. The itching can slowly get worse and be almost unbearable at times. A rash begins to form and may become dry, rough, and bumpy and may even ooze. The rash can then spread down the thighs. Jock itch in women can spread to the genitals, including the labia and vagina and this may include a white vaginal discharge and yeast infections. In men, jock itch can spread to the scrotum, penis and anus. Some men may even have infections on the head of the penis, especially uncircumcised men. How is Jock Itch in Women and Men diagnosed? Jock itch is generally diagnosed based on jock itch symptoms and the appearance of the skin. When jock itch symptoms appear, a doctor may even want to perform a small skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Skin biopsy involves taking a small piece of skin after using a local anesthetic and this tissue is then examined under a microscope. The biopsy may be important as this will clarify whether the jock itch symptoms are from jock itch or possibly some other condition. On other occassions, the doctor may simply take a skin swab or culture and have this sent to a lab to check for any infectious type of jock itch. Other than this, no particular lab tests are needed. A bacterial culture may be helpful check for other bacteria, such as Staphylococcus on the skin. Microscopic skin tests and fungal tests that use potassium hydroxide may also help to tell if the jock itch symptoms are being caused by a yeast or a fungus. |
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