Jock Itch Center - Phoenix, AZPhoenix 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 Phoenix * Medical Dermatology Specialists  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Rajiv Kwatra MD  Affiliated Dermatology  Eugene Leibsohn MD  Peter J Casper MD  Ronald C Hansen MD  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Dermatology Clinic Ltd  West Dermatology of Arizona  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Omni Dermatology  Family Practice Specialists Ltd  Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery  North Mountain Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  Dermatology Associates  Arcadia Dermatology  Paradise Valley Dermatology  New Horizons Dermatology  Adriana K Holy MD  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Ahwatukee Skin and Laser  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care  Arizona Premier Dermatology  Southwest Skin Specialists  Arizona Skincare Physicians  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Stockton Dermatology  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Bosley Medical Institute  Derma  PCA Skin Center  Arizona Family Physicians  Jerry A Ponitch MD  Kenneth W Koldys MD  Mark Meyers MD  Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center  Arrowhead Dermatology  Valley of the Sun Dermatology Inc  Alliance Dermatology  Robert Griego MD  Alliance Dermatology  West Dermatology  Glenn H Brown MD  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Paul R. Love MD  Affiliated Dermatology  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Affiliated Dermatology  Arizona Skin Surgery  North Valley Dermatology LLC  North Valley Dermatology LLC  Solomon Dermatology Inc  Banner Arizona Medical Clinic Dermatology & Ophthalmology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Catherine A Fisher MD  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Advanced Desert Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Jerold L Powers MD  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Beatrice Keller Clinic Dermatology  Precision Dermatology  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Bryan R Upegraff  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  Scottsdale Institute For Cosmetic Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  East Valley Dermatology  East Valley Dermatology  Chandler Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arrowhead Dermatology  Arizona Skin Specialists Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix was incorporated as a city in 1881 after being founded in 1868 near the Salt River, near its confluence with the Gila River. The city eventually became a major transportation hub in North America and a main transportation, financial, industrial, cultural and economic center of the Southwestern United States. The city has a notable and famous political culture and has been home to numerous influential American politicians and other dignitaries, including Barry Goldwater, William Rehnquist, John McCain, Janet Napolitano, Carl Hayden, and Sandra Day O'Connor. Residents of the city are known as Phoenicians. Upcoming Local Events2012-07-14
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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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