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Medical Author:

Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD

Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD

Dr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency.

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Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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In this Article

• Jock itch facts
• What is jock itch? What does jock itch look like?
• What causes jock itch?
• Who gets jock itch?
• What are jock itch symptoms and signs?
• Does jock itch affect the entire body?
• How is jock itch diagnosed?
• Is jock itch curable? Is jock itch contagious?
• What are possible complications of jock itch?
• What is the treatment for jock itch?
• What home remedy can I use for jock itch?
• What holistic jock itch treatments are available?
• How do I treat fungal jock itch?
• How do I treat bacterial jock itch?
• How is itching from jock itch treated?
• Why is my groin still discolored?
• What is the best drug for jock itch?
• What is the prognosis with jock itch?
• When should I call my doctor about jock itch?
• How do I prevent jock itch?
• Patient Comments: Jock Itch - Treatments
• Find a local Dermatologist in your town
• Jock Itch Index

Jock itch prevention efforts include good general skin hygiene and keeping your groin clean and dry. The following preventive steps will help:

• Wash groin and buttocks with soap and water after exercise and sweating.
• Wash workout clothes, underwear, and swimwear after each use.
• Minimize groin moisture by using white cotton underwear.
• Change underwear frequently and especially after sweating.
• Wash clothes and undergarments in hot soapy water.
• Use loose-fitting cotton underwear and clothing.
• Avoid undergarments with polyesters, nylon, or synthetic fibers.
• Use an antifungal powder like Lamisil or Zeasorb to keep the groin dry.
• Avoid fragranced or irritating creams or lotions on the groin.
• Avoid going barefoot, especially at gyms, schools, and public pools.
• Treat athlete's foot if you have it.
• Cover your feet with socks before you put on your underwear and pants.

Previous contributing author: Nili N. Alai, MD, FAAD

REFERENCE:

Janniger, Camila K., Robert A. Schwartz, Jacek C. Szepietowski, and Adam Reich. "Intertrigo and Common Secondary Skin Infections." American Family Physician 72.5 Sept. 1, 2005: 833-838.