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:
- Apply cornstarch to the infected area twice a day.
- Tea Tree Oil is an anti-fungal. Just apply to the area twice a day. After the infection is cured continue with the tea tree oil application at least once a day for another week or two. Learn about the amazing Benefits of Tea Tree Oil.
- Using an anti-dandruff shampoo to wash the area has proven to be affective. Then follow up with tea tree oil.
- Blisters can be dried up by soaking in a salt water bath for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Apply Listerine Mouth Wash twice a day to the infected area.
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Itch Dr.
made by Native Remedies combines six different herbs and oils with proven anti-fungal and anti-itch properties. This is a homeopathic remedy that soothes the itchiness and supports normal levels of yeast and fungi on the skin.
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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