Jock Itch Center - San Antonio, TXSan Antonio 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 San Antonio * Charles S Thurston MD  Skin By Design Dermatology & Laser Center  Skin By Design Dermatology & Laser Center  Magnon & Ross MDs  Magnon & Ross MDs  Vivian Bucay MD  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Scott C Duncan MD  Gregory W Thompson MD  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  The SkinMD Dermatology Clinic  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  Calvin L Day Jr. MD  The SkinMD Dermatology Clinic  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  San Antonio Dermatology & Laser Center  Samuel Adelman MD  Castle Hills Dermatology  Castle Hills Dermatology  Ronald Ressmann MD  Dr Menendez & Dr Stawowy  Bonnie B Furner MD  Jean Bluestein MD  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  Hughes Dermatology  Hughes Dermatology  WellMed at Greenway Park  UT Medicine San Antonio  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  San Antonio Skin & Cancer Clinic  Dermatology of San Antonio  Dermatology of San Antonio  Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery South Texas PA  William S Babcock MD  John J Gonzalez MD  MacGregor Medical Center  South Texas Skin Cancer Center  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  Drs Limmer  The Liposurgery Clinic  Alamo Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Patricia A Burden MD  Lone Star State Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Dermatology Associates of San Antonio  Joseph R Peterson MD  Walter C Anderson III MD  John Tieman MD  Dermatology & Skin Laser Center  Eric Adelman DO PA  Fred L Speck Jr. MD  Michael W Braden MD & Michael Majors MD  Michael W Braden MD & Michael Majors MD  Southwest Skin & Cancer Clinic  Austin Diagnostic Clinic South  Anne Epstein MD  Austin Regional Clinics  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Bee Caves Dermatology  Central Texas Dermatology Clinic  Austin Regional Clinics  Zimmet Vein & Dermatology  Hendrix & Schulze MDs  Austin Skin Institute  Hendrix & Schulze MDs  Austin Dermatology Associates  Jaculeen A Dano MD  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Austin Dermcare  Michael Jarratt MD  Bryan L Townsend MD  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Susan Dozier MD  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Balcones Dermatology Associates PA  Zoltan Trizna MD  John J Ghidoni MD  Loen Star Dermatology  Capital Dermatology San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio has a strong military presence - it is home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base, with Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley outside the city. Kelly Air Force Base operated out of San Antonio until 2001, when the airfield was transferred over to Lackland AFB and the remaining portions of the base became Port San Antonio, an industrial/business park. San Antonio is home to five Fortune 500 companies and to the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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