Fighting Jock Itch in the Amateur Athlete
by John Dugan OwnerAny guy
can come down with jock itch, whether they’re an athlete or not. But as the
name implies, it is a condition which is perhaps more common if a guy is an
athlete – even an amateur one. So men who enjoy a weekly football game with
their buds or who spend time shooting hoops at the neighborhood gym may be at
an increased risk – especially if time is spent in a locker room before or
afterward. Preventing and treating jock itch is an essential part of good male organ health and all men should
know the basics to be better equipped to handle the condition if it arises.
A
little background
What we
commonly call jock itch is also known by the medical term tinea cruris, as well
as such other aliases as jock rot and gym itch. It’s similar to athlete’s foot
(which bears the similar medical name, tinea pedis), and both are considered a
form of ringworm. Confusingly, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. All are
caused by the same kind of fungus.
When
this fungus is on the midsection or the inner thighs, it is considered jock
itch. It’s distinguished by a red rashy look, often in the shape of a circle
(or ring) which tends to itch greatly and makes a guy wants to scratch like
crazy. Jock itch (thankfully) isn’t serious, but it can be uncomfortable and
the need to scratch can lead to some embarrassment.
Jock
itch is so called because it is more common among people (usually men, although
it can occur in women) who sweat a lot – such as athletes – and because the
location in which it occurs is the area covered by or close to a jock (as in
athletic supporter).
Prevention
Jock
itch can be easily spread through skin-to-skin contact, but it can also be
spread from contact with items which recently had direct contact with an
infected area. Also, it’s important to know that if the fungus that causes
athlete’s foot or ringworm comes into contact with the male organ or buttocks
area, that can also lead to jock itch. So if, say, a guy with athlete’s
foot rubs his infected foot area and then scratches his manhood, or dries off
his infected foot and then uses the same towel to dry off his midsection, he
can give himself jock itch.
The
fungus that causes jock itch thrives in moist, warm environments – not just the
midsection, but also gymnasiums, lockers rooms, and showers. So an athlete may
need to take extra steps to prevent jock itch. These include:
1)
Making sure he and other athletes use footwear. For example, wrestling barefoot can allow
the fungus to get on gym mats and then get transferred to the jock. Locker and
shower room floors can harbor athlete’s foot fungus which can be transferred to
the manhood, so wearing flip-flops or other footwear is advised.
2)
Using a towel in a sauna. Infected feet, buttocks or midsections may leave behind traces of
fungus in a sauna or steam room. Sit on a clean towel in order to avoid
contracting the fungus.
3)
Drying off thoroughly.
After showering, dry the member, buttocks and thighs thoroughly; the more
moisture, the greater the likelihood of developing jock itch.
4)
Not sharing towels.
Always use clean towels and don’t dry off with the towel a buddy has already
used.
5)
Wearing clean clothes.
After showering, change into a fresh set of clothes (including socks and
underwear).
If an
athlete does get jock itch, there are many antifungal medications a doctor may
recommend. It also helps to use a superior male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe
for skin) with moisturizing ingredients that can help alleviate the
itching; crèmes with Shea butter and vitamin E are best. In addition, strong,
healthy manhood skin better withstands itchiness, so find a crème with a potent
antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid to fight free radicals and keep skin
healthy.
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