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Jock Itch

Jock itch is otherwise known as tinea cruris. It is a fungal infection caused due to dermatophytes. It causes red itchy rashes in ring shapes on the affected region of the body. It often affects the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. It occurs commonly in athletes, and so it is called jock itch. It occurs commonly in people who sweat excessively and obese persons. Applying topical antifungal medication and maintaining genital hygiene helps a lot.

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I am suffering from fungal infection near my bikini area. How can I prevent this?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a skin infection which I think is a fungal infection near my bikini area. I think it is a jock itch, but I am not sure. How can I prevent this infection? Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of anti-fungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. I suggest you follow the given measures. Do not use soap over t...  Read Full »

Will steroids aggravate jock itch?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a rash on my inner thigh of both legs. It is not too itchy, but it itches intermittently that too mild. It has been few weeks since I got the rash. I applied Candid total cream, but it did not help. What should I do? Please guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection, which commonly affects the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of anti-fungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with the stero...  Read Full »

Why is the skin on the scrotum itch so badly and peels off when scratched?

Query: Hello doctor, I have itching on the scrotum, penis, and surrounding area (sometimes on my hips). I used creams (not regularly) now it has become severe. My skin has peeled off, dried, and has red marks, and itch very badly. When I scratch it, the skin again peels off. I found that it is " Jock itch...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of antifungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with over-the-cou...  Read Full »

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