Jock Itch Center - Toms River, NJToms River 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 Toms River * Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  William B O'Grady MD  William F Cosulich MD  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Forked River Dermatology  Michael L Sher MD LLC  Bruce L Warshauer MD  All-County Dermatology  Academic Dermatology  Gary V Karakashian MD  Philip J Lobuono MD  J Barton Sterling MD  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Freehold Skin Clinic  Risa J Gorin DO  Paul H Klenoff MD  Alan L Schechter MD PhD  Alan L Schechter MD PhD  Center for Dermatologic Care  Advanced Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Associated Dermatologists  Natalya Avanesova MD  Kenneth A Grossman MD  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Medical Group PA  Dermatology Associates of Central Jersey  Dermatology Associates of Central Jersey  Juan G Vaillant MD  Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Sandy S Milgraum MD  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Daniel Kessel MD  Central Jersey Skin Care Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Eva B Stahl MD  Penelope J Cohen MD  Victor Silverstein MD  Jane M Lee MD  Jane M Lee MD  Bruce Jay Berger MD PA  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  John Vine MD  David A High MD  David A High MD  Joseph Strauch MD  Princeton Dermatology  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  Avenel Dermatology  Burlington County Dermatology  Michael DeCosmo DO  RWJUMG Dermatology  RWJUMG Dermatology  Stanley Rekant MD  Isaac S Mordecai MD  Clark Dermatology  Aesthetic Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  The Dermatology Center  George I Weinberger MD  Steven M Herzberg MD  Robbie Beth Drossner MD  Henrietta E Abel MD  Cooper University Center for Dermatologic Surgery  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Thelma G Warshaw MD  Anna V Kopec MD PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Dmitry Khasak MD  Drs Chung Herman & Li Toms River, New JerseyUpcoming 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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