Jock Itch Center - Tracy, CATracy 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 Tracy * Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Central Valley Dermatology  Roland Hart MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  James D Kim MD  Gary Wagner MD  Shirley L Van MD  Dermatology Affiliates  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Dean Anthony MD  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  An Tranvan MD  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Hong T N Do MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Adam Wallach MD  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Visoth Chhiap MD  Kent S Carson MD  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  John J Willsen MD  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Anthony J Badame MD  Marie B Britz MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Mychael Luu MD  Allergy & Dermatology Medical Clinic  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Herbert A Holman 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  D Thomas Urban MD  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Age Defying Dermatology  Age Defying Dermatology  Leon Lubianker MD  California Skin Institute  Patrick Bitter Sr. MD  Dorothy J Buckner MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  Martin B Miller MD  Christopher Schmidt MD  Advanced Laser Surgery Medical Group  Elliott L Adams MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Bernard Recht MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Georgia K Abrams MD  Stephen T Sesody DO  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology Tracy, 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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