Jock Itch Center - Moreno Valley, CAMoreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley * Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Riverside Medical Clinic  Sorin Eremia MD  Elissa Gropen MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Ingrid E Trenkle MD  High Desert Skin Center  West Dermatology Medical Group  Randy J Jacobs MD  Randy J Jacobs MD  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Jeffrey Rattet MD  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  West Dermatology Medical Group  Hemet Dermatology  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Hemet Dermatology  Drs Husain & Austin  Drs Husain & Austin  Soon Lee MD  A Acne & Skin Care Center  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  James T Wang MD  Richard M Matkaluk MD  WEST DERMATOLOGY  Orange Coast Dermatology Inc  Gloria J Stevens MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  Chaparral Medical Group Inc  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Laurie M Woll DO  Pacific Coast Dermatology  Beach Cities Dermatology  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  William R Bartok MD  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  The Skin Center  Robert Carlin MD  The Skin Center  Michael A Wong MD  Frances Segal MD  Brian R Toy MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  Green Dermatologic Medical Group  Green Dermatologic Medical Group  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Laguna Woods Dermatology  Laguna Woods Dermatology  Saddleback Medical Group  Edward M Kramer MD  Hamid Towhidian MD PC  Fortunata Mendoza MD  California Dermatology Center  Lenore M Sikorski MD  Dermatology & Laser Center  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Kathleen Hutton MD  Jeffrey A Klein MD Inc  Jeffrey A Klein MD Inc  Hai T Tran  Total Dermatology  Southern California Skin and Laser Moreno Valley, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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