Jock Itch Center - Thornton, COThornton 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 Thornton * Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Boyle Family Dermatology  Flatirons Dermatology  Chan & Carretero MDs  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  H M Medical Consultants  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Karen J Johnson MD PC  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Expert Laser Clinic  Adrienne Stewart MD  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  C-Dermatology  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Skin Secrets  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  James A Harris MD  Kaiser Dermatology  Foothills Family Dermatology  Mountainview Dermatology  Paul W Orton MD  Twin Peaks Dermatology  Rocky Mountain Dermatology  Boulder Medical Center Dermatology  George R Russell MD  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Longmont Clinic & Carbon Valley Medical Center  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Brent C Sigler MD  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Stephen P Castle DO  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD Thornton, ColoradoUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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