Jock Itch Center - North Port, FLNorth Port 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 North Port * South Florida Skin Center  Manuel H Hernandez MD PA  Mark Konwiser MD  Stephen E Chiarello MD PA  Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Steven J Wasserman MD  Hobart K Richey MD  J Kent Bartruff MD PA  Sarasota Skin & Cancer Center  Institute For Advanced Medicine  Intercoastal Dermatology  Intercoastal Dermatology  American Dermatology Associates  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialist Inc  William Elstein MD  Dermatology Associates of Sarasota  Abrams Dermatology  Center for Skin Wellness  O'Donoghue Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialists  Dermatology & Skin Surgical Center of Sarasota  Center for Sight  Leonard Slazinski MD  Alfred D Hernandez MD  Isaac Zamora MD  David M Bracciano MD  First Physicians Group University Parkway  S Mark Burnett MD  Skin Smart Dermatology  Dermatology at Lakewood Ranch  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  John A Cottam MD  Ted F Kadivar MD PA  Riverside Medical Center  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  John W Demetree MD PA  Susan H Weinkle MD  Charles S Eby MD  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Acute Dermatology Clinic  Florida Skin Center  Michael J Haiken MD  Harris Dermatology  Harris Dermatology  Stephen Scholle MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Robert R Tawil MD  Brian G Fabian MD  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Christopher G Nelson MD PA  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Dermataology Associates of Naples LLC  Brandon Dermatology  John F Kirk MD  Dermatology Health Care  Bonita Drake MD  Visage Dermatology  Arnold E Ison MD  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Teresa P Brandt MD  Bay Dermatology  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Teresa P Brandt MD  Riverchase Dermatology  Riverchase Dermatology  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Riverchase Dermatology  Caban Skin Institute  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Morris J Lipnik MD  American Institute of Dermatology PA  J Cedric Thornton MD  Henry E Wiley III MD PA  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  Associates in Medical & Surgical Dermatology  South Tampa Dermatology  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  Kathleen Leber MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Luis T Menendez MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  Castellano Specialty Center North Port, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-08
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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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