Jock Itch Questions & Answers, What is Jock Itch?

Asked for male, 23 years old from Guwahati

I was suffering from jock itch from last 6 year after getting treatment in 2020. Condition is getting little better, after that my skin getting loose and very much sweat from private area and balls when it touch the inner thighs. It's very uncomfortable. I have to clean 3 times a day. Can't wear underwear for long time. What medicine should I take?

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated a...more

14 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 23 years old from Guwahati

I was suffering from jock itch from last 6 year, after getting treatment I got some relief but after that now I suffering from heavy sweat from my private area. It's getting darker.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated a...more

16 people found this helpful

Health Query

Sir, near my testicles I am feeling itching and I think I am suffering from fungal infection may be. The area becomes grey with itchy rash. Please suggest me some ointment. Thank you.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated a...more

Asked for male, 18 years old from Coimbatore

Im 18 years old men, I feel itchy in my groin. Day by day it getting more itchy and burning sensation now it formed a round shaped red coloured wound like a thing. Its like a ringworm. How can I treat for this. Can I use cool talc in my groin. Is this severe one. Whether it causes a severe problem?

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

No. It can be jock itch/fungal infection. U can try this
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.
Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bat...more

Health Query

Im 28 years male suffering from jock itch with dry, scaly and peeling scrotum skin it has been for 4 months now using different antifungal both oral and ointments what should I do?

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

It can be jock itch/fungal infection. U can try this
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.
Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing...more

17 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 35 years old from Kolkata

In summer I have itching problem beside of my penis. I wear jeans. Please suggest any medicine. Thank you in advance.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. But it can be jock itch/fungal infection. U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean a...more

Health Query

Hi, I am having jock itching. It's get itchy mostly at night and sometimes at day. The is formation of pimple like structure but can't say it pimple. It looks like how skin get pimple after ant bit ant bit.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

You can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated...more

16 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 49 years old from Kolkata

Hello doctor, my mother of age 50 years is suffering from tinea cruris of groin, buttock and thigh from the last 3 years. She had take consultations from the doctor of government hospitals. But the disease reappear after 15 to 20 days of taking medicine. And she cannot find a proper treatment yet. Is she require skin test before visiting the doctor? Please give your suggestions?

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated a...more

8 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 18 years old from Amritsar

I am 18 years old female. I am having problem of constant itchy pubic area which is very uncomfortable and irritating. It gets worse at night. I had this same problem 3 months ago and now it’s been a week. Please give me treatment details.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

It can be because of infection.
1.You should maintain high grade of personal hygiene. 2.Do change your underclothes at least 2 times a day
3.Wear cotton under garments
4.Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids.
5.Keep the area dry
homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. And homeopathic medicines are safe and do not have any side effects at all.

30 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 21 years old from Ernakulam

I'm suffering from jock itch since last 4 years. I already consult a doctor and it's clearly gone bt last 7 month before it's showing symptoms on other side. It's very itching to me. Can you suggest any treatment measures to me.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated a...more