Jock Itch Center - Lynn, MALynn 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 Lynn * Howard S Goldberg MD  VonWeiss Dermatology Center  Dermatology Associates of North Shore  Mark A Lewis MD  Advanced Dermatology of Melrose  Northeast Dermatology  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Dermatology Allergy & Immunology  Dermatology Group  Dermatology Associates of MGH  Dermatology Associates of MGH  Mystic Valley Dermatology Associates PC  Associates In Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of MGH  Joseph C Kvedar MD  Dermatology Associates of MGH  Dermatology Associates of MGH  MGH Dermatology Surgical Unit  Dermatology Associates of MGH  Mystic Valley Dermatology Associates PC  Dermatology Associates of MGH  John M Tomich MD  MGH Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  South Shore Skin Surgeons PC  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  South Shore Skin Surgeons PC  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Tufts Medical Center Dermatology  Mystic Valley Dermatology Associates PC  Mystic Valley Dermatology Associates PC  Oon Tian Tan MD  Boston Center for Ambulatory Surgery  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Richard Brown MD  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Kathleen M Greco MD  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Dermatology  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Dermatology  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Dermatology  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Dermatology  Marilyn R Capek MD  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Brigham Dermatology Associates  Brigham Dermatology Associates  Thomas S Kupper MD  Brigham Dermatology Associates  Harvard Institutes of Medicine Dermatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Dermatology Associates of Southern New Hampshire  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dermatologic Surgery Department  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dermatologic Surgery Department  Boston University Medical Center Dermatology  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  Rockoff Center  Beth Israel Deaconess Dermatology Dept  A Razzaque Ahmed MD  Canton Dermatology  Brookline Village Dermatology PC  Barry Paul MD  Barry Paul MD  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Adams Street Dermatology  Associates of South Shore Dermatology  Adams Street Dermatology  Adams Street Dermatology  Associates of South Shore Dermatology  Brookline Dermatology Associates  Stephen O Kovacs MD  Dermatology Associates Lynn, MassachusettsUpcoming 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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