Jock itch is an itchy red rash that appears in the groin area. The rash may be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. People with diabetes and those who are obese are more susceptible to developing jock itch. Antifungal shampoos, creams, and pills may be needed to treat fungal jock itch. Bacterial jock itch may be treated with antibacterial soaps and topical and oral antibiotics. Read more: Jock Itch Article
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Treatment & Diagnosis
Medications & Supplements
- metronidazole antibiotic
- cephalexin
- doxycycline
- Cipro, Cipro XR
- Levaquin (levofloxacin) Antibiotic
- Over-the-Counter Products
- fluconazole
- clotrimazole, Lotrimin AF, Gyne-Lotrimin, Alevazol, Desenex, Pro-Ex Antifungal
- miconazole, Monistat, M-Zole, Micatin
- ketoconazole, Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel, Kuric
- itraconazole, Sporanox
- tetracycline (Sumycin)
- tacrolimus (Prograf, Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR)
- Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone topical cream and lotion)
- terbinafine (Lamisil)
- selenium sulfide (Dandrex, Selsun Blue)
- pimecrolimus (Elidel)
- ciclopirox, Penlac, Loprox
- griseofulvin
- minocycline - injection, Minocin
- tolnaftate
- Ertaczo (sertaconazole nitrate) Cream
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