Jock itch is an infection caused by a mold like fungus or yeast. It causes a rash on the
areas around the groin and can be extremely uncomfortable and itchy. So in this video,
im going to share with you 3 of the best ways to treat it, as well as 5 very important tips and
tricks that you need to know of to prevent jock itch from returning, so stay tuned till the end.
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Jock itch or tinea cruris, gets its name from the fact that it's a common infection in athletes.
Like other tinea infections, jock itch is caused by an overgrowth of the tinea fungus. This fungus
lives on the skin in small amounts, but can multiply and grow quickly in warm,
moist areas like the skin around the groin, inner thigh, and the buttocks,
especially when all that sweat gets locked in down there. They’re typically harmless, but do
need to be treated to avoid it from spreading. So lets dive right into the 3 ways I recommend
fighting the not so fun guy, sorry bad joke.
Jock itch is fairly easy to treat. Most cases will respond to the over-the-counter
treatments that are available in antifungal creams, sprays, and lotions.
SO Number 1.) Try out Lotrimin’s clotrimazole 1% cream. Clean the affected area and dry it
thoroughly, then apply a thin layer of the product over the affected area once in the morning
and once at night, or as your doctor recommends and do this daily for 2 weeks.
A pro tip here is to Avoid ointments: They tend to be greasy and promote moisture retention,
which will only make your jock itch worse. You can also try out tinactins tolnaftate powder spray
which will help absorb sweat and it instantly cools and soothes right away. Just make sure
you Shake the can well and follow the directions on the label before using.
Number 2.) You want to treat other tinea infections that are occuring at the same time,
this includes the notorious athletes foot. Sometimes we can mistakingly have our feet
touch our underwear when putting them on all the way, this will spread the fungi from your toes
to your goins, so please be cautious of this. Using public showers and locker rooms increases
your chances of getting jock itch as well. Fungi grow best in the steamy rooms among damp towels,
sweaty workout clothes, and wet floors. So it's not surprising that jock itch and
athlete's foot happen at the same time. Click the video on the upper right hand corner,
to check out the video I made going over athletes foot treatment in detail.
Number 3.) Defense has an impressive formulation combining the power of tolnaftate 1% into a soap
formulation, it is also trriple Milled, which means it contains less water and more actual
soap creating a long-lasting hard soap, its also free of any chemicals, dyes, and perfumes,
so it might be a good option as it comes with a cONVENIENT SAFETY CASE that you can travel with.
You should see significant results within 2 weeks of consistently
using these products as mentioned. And If you're not seeing an improvement in 2 weeks,
or if the redness is spreading, gets painful, or if you develop cracked skin,
it's a good idea to check in with a doctor. Severe jock itch may need prescription-strength creams,
like econazole or (Ecoza), oxiconazole or oxistat and sometimes oral medications too
like your itraconazoles or fluconazoles, depending on the severity of the rash to get the job done,
so dont lose hope, just let your doctor know, so we can step up the treatment.
Now that we got the treatment over with, lets go over 5 ways to prevent this from happening again.
Number 1: Avoiding tight-fitting clothing and underwear. Tight clothing and underwear
trap moisture next to the skin and you know what happens with that. So Men should choose
loose boxers over the briefs when possible. Im pretty sure your calvins come in boxer form too.
Number 2: Avoiding sharing clothing and towels with your friends. An infection
can spread easily across this way if the materials carry the fungi on them.
Number 3: Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use,
dont leave them to be reused in your gym bags. Especially your socks and underwear.
Number 4: Staying dry. Drying the inner thighs and
groin area after showering is key to preventing jock itch.
And lastly number 5: Sandals. Dont forget them. Wearing sandals in public showers or
at the pools really do help you to avoid making contact with infected
surfaces. So dont underestimate them. Id rather wear crocs than have fungi.
I hope this breakdown was useful to you guys. Now your a jock itch pro, and I hope that you
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