Jock Itch    

Nada Asfour02-14-12

Anatomy + Physiology block 4 

What is Jock Itch?

• Jock itch is an infection caused by the growth of fungus usually in the groin area. Another name for this skin disease is tinea cruris. 

• Jock itch is most common in men and adolescent boys. 

• This skin disease maybe contagious and can be passed through unwashed clothing, or direct skin-to-skin contact. 

Minor case of Jock Itch on inner thigh

Another case of Jock Itch

What causes Jock Itch?

• Jock itch is caused by the build up of fungi in the groin area. If the groin area gets sweaty and does not properly dry, fungi will soon multiply. 

• Jock Itch is also triggered from the friction of clothes in the groin area. 

Signs and Symptoms

• Jock Itch usually begins with a mild itch in the groin region. The itching can get worse through time.The rash may become rough or dry, and even develop pus bumps.  

• Itching may even spread to the penis, scrotum, labia vagina, or anus regions. 

• Symptoms include flaking, peeling, or cracking of the skin, and skin redness.

If rash gets worse, bumps begin to develop

Treatments 

• Most cases of Jock Itch are very easily cured. This skin disease can be cured with the following;

-Self-care treatment.-Keeping skin clean and dry.-Don't wear clothing that may rub or irritate infected area.-Apply over the counter powders or anti-fungal that may contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or tolnaftate.

Jock Itch cream can be found at any local pharmacy

Bibliography

• "Jock Itch." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. 

• Burns, Andrews M. "Jock Itch - PubMed Health." PubMed Health. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.  

• "Jock Itch Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What Are Signs and Symptoms of Jock Itch? on MedicineNet." Web. 10 Feb. 2012.   

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