Jock Itch Home Remedy
Cures for Jock Itch Rash
Using a jock itch home remedy is an effective treatment for this common ailment of athletes. A cure for jock itch may already be in your medicine cabinet or kitchen cupboard.
Jock itch is a fungal infection caused by trichophyton rubrum. It is not just limited to the groin area but can also appear in other areas of the body such as between the toes. It is important to begin treatment as soon as the rash appears because it can spread to even the buttocks.
Fungus infections require moist, dark, and warm places to thrive and the groin area is perfect especially if tight fitting undergarments are worn. To prevent jock itch, bath after heavy exercise and dry the groin area completely. You can use a hair dryer on a low setting to make sure the groin area is as dry as possible. Jock itch is contageous. Do not share clothing or towels.
Female jock itch is usually caused by a candida infection. See Home Remedies for Yeast Infections.
There are many over-the-counter anti-fungal salves and powders available that will cure jock itch but you can also successfully use one or more of the jock itch remedies below:
If you have used a treatment for jock itch for a week or two and you find the infection is not clearing up or is spreading, you need to obtain professional medical advice.
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