Jock Itch Center - Wayne, NJWayne 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 Wayne * K Neena Chima MD  Herbert Maier MD  Wayne Dermatology PA  Alice C Cardullo MD  Atlantic Dermatology Associates  Willowbrook Medical Specialties  Shoshannah Pollack MD  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Mathias Zemel MD  North Bergen Dermatological Group PA  North Bergen Dermatological Group PA  Dermatology Center of New Jersey  Dermatology Center of New Jersey  Floyd R Tanzer MD & Judy Silber MD  Dermatology Center of New Jersey  Floyd R Tanzer MD & Judy Silber MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Bradford A Singman MD  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  Drs Heldman Lipson & Weiss  The Dermatology Group PC  Drs Heldman Lipson & Weiss  Linda Susan Marcus MD FAAD  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  Ira H Gouterman MD  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  Alfred S Nemlick MD PA  James M Katz MD  Image Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Cheryl Ackerman MD  Reuben Rozanski MD  Jo-Ann Szylit MD  Adam Lesiczka MD  Comprehensive Dermatology & Laser Center  Belleville Dermatology Center PA  R Stephen Seibt MD  Saida H Baxt MD  Saida H Baxt MD  The Dermatology Center of Ridgewood LLC  Marie Anne Giardina-Beckett MD  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Dermatology & Laser Center of Northern N  Forest Healthcare Associates PC  Emily M Altman MD  Advanced Dermatology Associates PA  Advanced Dermatology Associates PA  Ira H Gouterman MD  Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists  Colette D Lieber MD  Alan J Liftin MD  Alfredo Masullo MD  Allen N Sapadin MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Dermatology Associates of Morris PA  Center for Dermatology PA  Adrian L Connolly MD  Center for Dermatology PA  Stephanie Silos-Badalamenti MD PhD LLC  Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Center  Alan D Andrews MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Dermatology Affiliates  George Kihiczak MD  James J Milbauer MD  Kent Beachler MD  Advanced Laser & Skin Cancer Center  Eugene W Sweeney MD Wayne, 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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