Jock Itch Center - South Gate, CASouth Gate 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 South Gate * Douglas A Blose MD  Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Dermatology Dept  Leopold G Hernandez MD  Gerard Nat MD  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Fernando B Canon MD  Christopher Ho MD  LAC & USC Medical Center  LAC & USC Medical Center  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  Keerthi R DeSilva MD  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  John J Estrada MD  Stuart L Shear MD  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Lo Medical Group  Kangihnn Paik MD  Drs Cho & Han  Darlene Sampson MD  William Coffey MD  Metropolitan Dermatology Medical Group  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Gary G Ramelli MD  Cary E Feibleman MD  Panacea Health Care  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  Lawrence M Schall MD  Beatrice C Kalata MD  Tommy H Chen MD  Rebecca L Fitzgerald MD  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Preferred Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Talbert Medical Group  Douglas K Ulmer MD  John J Guagenti MD  Alan W Heller MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Douglas A Smith MD  Douglas K Ulmer MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  Vitiligo & Pigment Institute of Southern California  Wilshire Aesthetics Medical Group  Bennett & Shim MDs  Sid Danesh MD  Paul J McAndrews MD  Bennett & Shim MDs  Huntington Dermatology Group  Christiaan P Hallman MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Glynis Ablon MD  Kaiser Permanente-Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente-Dermatology  Westchester Dermatology  Howard L Sofen MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Erma L Benitez MD  Paul J Gethner MD  Carla E Herriford MD  Richard P Kaplan MD  William D Keith MD  Amber A Kyle MD Inc  Robert C Wang MD  Dermatologic Medical Associates of Century City  David Rahimi MD  Forever Young Inc  Dermatologic Medical Associates of Century City  Dermatology Group of Southern California  Dermatology Group of Southern California  Dermatology Group of Southern California  David M Duffy MD  Takako G Iwasaki MD  Dermatology Group of Southern California  Murad Medical Group  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  Lenore Kakita MD  Selbert A Chernila MD  William R Crudup MD  Rozalia Kovelman MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  Kurt F Pickus MD  James R Esther MD  Susan Goodlerner MD  West Dermatology Medical Group South Gate, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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