Jock itch

Overview

Often comes with athlete's foot.

Symptoms

Common signs:

• Itchy groin rash
• Itchy red rash in the groin or inner thighs
• Itching

Less common

• Spreading rash edge

When to get medical care

Causes

Fungus, sweat.

Does it spread or run in families?

• It isn't contagious. You can't catch it from someone else.

Who is more likely to get it

• Athletes

Possible complications

• Athlete's foot

Diagnosis

Diagnosis by looking.

Treatment

Treat and dry.

Self-care

• Use antifungal cream 2 weeks
• Keep dry
• Change underwear daily
• Treat feet too

Medicines

Medicines that may help:

OwieClear doesn't give doses: follow the label or your healthcare professional. Medicine names here are examples, not a full list.

Prevention

To lower your risk or prevent problems:

• Change sweaty clothes quickly
• Use antifungal powder

Which doctor treats this

• Start with your primary care provider (family doctor or internist).

Back to school, work, or sports

• You can go to school or work once treatment starts. Keep the area covered and don't share towels.

Children, pregnancy, and older adults

• Athletes: Common.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• If you're pregnant or planning to be, tell your prenatal provider about this condition.
• Don't start or stop any medicine on your own. Some are safe in pregnancy and some need to be changed.
• Ask before taking any pain reliever. The FDA advises avoiding ibuprofen and naproxen after 20 weeks unless your doctor says to.
• Breastfeeding: Most medicines are fine, but ask. The NIH LactMed database lists what's known about each one.

Outlook

Clears.

Getting ready for your visit

Bring a list of your symptoms and medicines.

Questions to ask

• Could this be yeast?

Research studies

Research studies test new ways to find and treat health problems. Some are looking for volunteers. Talk with your doctor before joining one.

Search ClinicalTrials.gov for studies on Jock itch