Jock Itch Center - Gainesville, FLGainesville Dermatologist Doctors for Jock ItchType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Gainesville * David C Blumer MD  UF Physicians Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  UF Physicians Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  UF Physicians Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Richard C Childers MD PA  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Dermatology Associates  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Dermatology Associates  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Gainesville Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Florida Skin Cancer & Dermatology  Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Steven T Powell MD  Frederick Behringer Jr. MD  Michael J Freeman MD  Marion Dermatology  Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery LLC  North Florida Dermatology Associates  Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology & Laser Center  Joan D O'Leary MD  Suncoast Dermatology  Suncoast Dermatology  Suncoast Dermatology  Suncoast Dermatology  Park Avenue Dermatology PA  Park Avenue Dermatology PA  Robert A Baker MD  Dermatology Associates PA  Dermatology Associates PA  Beaches Dermatology  Michael Lutz MD  Edward W Smith MD PA  Edward W Smith MD PA  North Florida Dermatology Associates  North Florida Dermatology Associates  North Florida Dermatology Associates  Academic Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Health Care  Joy R Boyne MD  Scott D Warren MDs & James W Trimble MDs  Scott D Warren MDs & James W Trimble MDs  Michel A Snyder MD  Charles R Snyder MD  Lake Dermatology  Lake Dermatology  Jacksonville Dermatology  John P Kartsonis MD  Towne Center for Dermatology  David J Gross MD  Dermatology Associates  Coastal Dermatology  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Mayo Clinic Dermatology  Mayo Clinic Dermatology  Mayo Clinic Dermatology  Atlantic Boulevard Dermatology  Mayo Clinic Dermatology  Mayo Clinic Dermatology  Beaches Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Hernando Skin & Cancer Center PA  Gulf Coast Dermatology  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  James Taylor MD  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Associates in Dermatology  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Ormond Beach Dermatology  Associated Dermatologists PA  Ronald Sherman DO  Michael A Scannon MD  Med Florida Dermatology  Lake Mary Family Physicians  New Image Dermatology  New Image Dermatology  Rion J Forconi MD PA  Center For Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Sidney Possick MD  SDM PLC  Heller Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Group PA  Randall Coverman MD  Associates in Dermatology  Thomas G S Fiala MD  Jerome A Africk MD  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Derrow Dermatology  Thomas M Barnes MD Gainesville, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Jock ItchWhat is jock itch? What does jock itch look like?Jock itch is a common, itchy rash of the groin. It can be a very intense itch with or without a visible red or pink rash in the groin folds and genitals. Jock itch is primarily a skin condition in men. The symptoms of jock itch may come and go, and many cases of jock itch resolve spontaneously without any treatment. Jock itch is primarily seen in the groin, although it may spread to the inner thighs, genitals (including penis, scrotum, labia, and vaginal opening), and anus. While jock itch is frequently noted in otherwise healthy patients, patients with diabetes and/or obesity are more susceptible. Possible causes of this common groin itch include irritation from tight or abrasive underwear, excess moisture, sweating, skin rubbing or friction, allergic problems, fungal infection, Candida (yeast) infection, and bacterial overgrowth or skin infection. Treatment of fungal-related jock itch may include one or a combination of antifungal shampoos to wash the groin, antifungal creams, and rarely antifungal pills. Treatment of jock itch that is not caused by fungus involves proper groin hygiene, keeping the area clean and dry, and washing frequently with gentle soap and water (especially after sweating or exercise). Jock itch causes a symmetrical red or pink rash on the sides of the groin folds. There may be a dry, scaly rash or a collection of small, pinpoint red or pink bumps at each hair follicle. Sometimes, there may be no rash at all.
What causes jock itch? Who gets jock itch?Jock itch is a basic problem with inflammation of the skin in the groin. This inflammation may be caused by simple mechanical irritation, infections like bacteria and yeasts, or other noninfectious skin conditions. Causes of jock itch include the following:
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