Jock Itch Center - San Mateo, CASan Mateo 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 Mateo * Susan Wolf MD  Susan Wolf MD  Werner W Ju MD  Bruce L Maltz MD  Lucy M Schmidt MD  Peter K Webb MD  Drs Gail & David Jacoby  Premier Dermatology  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Lyle Rausch MD  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Wall Medical Group  Menlo Medical Clinic  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Family Dermatology  Recia Blumenkranz MD  Berman Skin Institute  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  David R Berk MD  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Paul D Hartman MD  Ocean Medical Clinic  David A Dall MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Howard E Schwat MD  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  James D Jacobitz MD  Dermatology Center  John A Lenahan MD  Marcus A Conant MD  Z Skin Center  Premier Dermatology  UCSF Family Medicine Center Lakeshore  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Michael K Burns MD  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Richard Glogau MD  Union Square Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  West Oakland Health Center  William W Kwan MD  David J MacGregor MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center  Union Square Dermatology  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Aaron M Strefling MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Ronald R Chappler MD  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  California Skin Institute  Kathleen M Welsh MD  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF The Comprehensive Cancer Center  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department San Mateo, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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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