Home » Health Photos » Preventing jock itch

Health Photos

Preventing jock itch

  • Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a common fungal infection that affects the skin of the inner thighs, buttocks and genitals. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas. As a result, it causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of the body.
    Share

    Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a common fungal infection that affects the skin of the inner thighs, buttocks and genitals. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas. As a result, it causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of the body.

  • Bathe or shower regularly and rinse completely.
    Share

    Bathe or shower regularly and rinse completely.

  • Avoid strong or deodorant soaps as they can be irritating.
    Share

    Avoid strong or deodorant soaps as they can be irritating.

  • Dry thoroughly.
    Share

    Dry thoroughly.

  • Wear loose-fitting, absorbent cotton shorts.
    Share

    Wear loose-fitting, absorbent cotton shorts.

  • Avoid tight-fitting underwear or clothes.
    Share

    Avoid tight-fitting underwear or clothes.

  • Change underwear at least once a day, more often if you work out or sweat heavily.
    Share

    Change underwear at least once a day, more often if you work out or sweat heavily.

  • Dont share towels.
    Share

    Don't share towels.

  • Use a fresh towel after each shower.
    Share

    Use a fresh towel after each shower.

  • Sleep naked to allow the area to remain dry.
    Share

    Sleep naked to allow the area to remain dry.

................... Advertisement ...................

 

................... Advertisement ...................

................... Advertisement ...................

................... Advertisement ...................

--------------------------------Advertisement---------------------------------- -
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com