Jock Itch Center - Garden Grove, CAGarden Grove 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 Garden Grove * Grall Medical Clinic  Tien Nguyen MD  Andrew A Ceavatta MD  David B Friedman MD  Edward M Kramer MD  Marvous Saunders MD  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Talbert Medical Group  Huntington Beach Dermatology  Joseph F Chow MD  Beach Cities Dermatology  Orange County Dermatology & Surgery  Joseph A Manzini MD  Roderick McDonald MD  Orange County Dermatology & Surgery  Dermatology Laser Clinic of Huntington Beach  Alto Care Medical Group  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Lawrence Sherwin MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  Lawrence Nichols MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  Daniel C Dwyer MD  Huntington Harbor Dermatology & Laser Center  Margaret M Shannon MD Inc  Pacific Hair Institute  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Elisa Yoo MD  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Newport Coast Dermatology  Charles Salinger MD  Donna West MD  Saves the Day Dermatology Medical Corp  Saves the Day Dermatology Medical Corp  Elizabeth H Steinberg MD  Dermatology & Laser Clinic Inc  Advanced Skin Treatment Ctr Of Orange County  Bella Cara Dermatology  Helton Skin & Laser Institute  Alexander Miller MD  Healthworks Medical DBA John Laura DO  Dean F Murphy MD  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Beckman Laser Surgery Center  Ziering Medical  Cheryl L Effron MD  Beach Dermatology  Gary C Lee MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Dorothy M Ray MD  Talbert Medical Group  Gerald T Gostanian MD  Howard G Lang MD  Dorothy M Ray MD  Bayview Dermatology & Laser Med Center Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Kathleen Hutton MD  Kathleen Hutton MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Marguerite J Critelli MD Inc  Newport Dermatology & Laser Associates  David C Herzlinger MD  Kathleen Hutton MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Kathleen Hutton MD  Edward Rohaly MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Gene J Lin MD  Monica M Bonakdar MD Inc  Dermatology & Laser Group of Irvine  Total Dermatology  Drs Freed & Strauss Garden Grove, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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