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Jock Itch
Nada Asfour
02-14-12
Anatomy + Physiology
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What is Jock Itch?
• Jock itch is an infection caused by the growth of fungus
usually in the groin area. Another name for this skin
disease is tinea cruris.
• Jock itch is most common in men and adolescent boys.
• This skin disease maybe contagious and can be passed
through unwashed clothing, or direct skin-to-skin
contact.
Minor case of Jock Itch on inner thigh
Another case of Jock Itch
What causes Jock Itch?
• Jock itch is caused by the build up of fungi in the groin
area. If the groin area gets sweaty and does not properly
dry, fungi will soon multiply.
• Jock Itch is also triggered from the friction of clothes in
the groin area.
Signs and Symptoms
• Jock Itch usually begins with a mild itch in the
groin region. The itching can get worse through
time.The rash may become rough or dry, and even
develop pus bumps.
• Itching may even spread to the penis, scrotum, labia
vagina, or anus regions.
• Symptoms include flaking, peeling, or cracking of the
skin, and skin redness.
If rash gets worse, bumps begin to develop
Treatments
• Most cases of Jock Itch are very easily cured. This skin
disease can be cured with the following;
-Self-care treatment.
-Keeping skin clean and dry.
-Don't wear clothing that may rub or irritate infected area.
-Apply over the counter powders or anti-fungal that may
contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or tolnaftate.
Jock Itch cream can be found at any local pharmacy
Bibliography
• "Jock Itch." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about
Children's Health. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.
• Burns, Andrews M. "Jock Itch - PubMed Health." PubMed
Health. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.
• "Jock Itch Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What Are Signs
and Symptoms of Jock Itch? on MedicineNet." Web. 10 Feb.
2012.
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