Jock Itch and Hair Growth Treatment: Connected?
by John Dugan OwnerOne of the more promising recent trends
has been growing acceptance of bald heads as desirable. Many men now shave
their heads because they and those around them perceive it as sensual. But
there are still plenty of bald or balding men who take the opposite approach,
using hair growth treatments to try to stimulate new growth. It’s definitely a
personal decision, but in some rare cases opting for hair growth treatments may
possibly bring about a minor male
organ health concern: jock itch.
Hair
growth
There
are many different kinds of hair growth treatments out there, but one of the
most popular is the tablet finasteride. Marketed under a number of brand names,
finasteride was originally created as a treatment for enlarged prostates.
However, it has also been approved for use in treating hair loss.
According to Wikipedia, use of finasteride slows down hair loss and can improve
hair retention by about 30% over a six-month period. So it’s easy to see why
men who are experiencing hair loss concerns may investigate finasteride as part
of their hair growth plan.
Of
course, just about every medication has some side effect or potential side
effect, although exactly what that effect may be depends very much on the
individual person. There have, however, been a few reports from individuals
taking this medication that have subsequently developed jock itch.
These
reports are not published in medical journals, so they haven’t been
scientifically verified. It may be that these people developed jock itch for
reasons having nothing to do with hair growth treatments. However, finasteride
does seem to have some effect on hormone production, and hormones do seem to
have an effect on fungal development (and jock itch is a fungus). But all this
is very murky and unclear right now. Still, it’s worth knowing so that a man
who is using finasteride can keep an eye out for signs of jock itch and treat
it properly if it does appear.
Jock
itch
As
mentioned, jock itch is a fungus, essentially a yeast infection. As the name
implies, the primary characteristic is an itchiness which can be quite severe
at times. Jock itch is not especially serious, but it can be very
annoying.
Jock
itch most often occurs in the midsection, including the thighs. It presents as
a red, ring-shaped rash. The fungus thrives in warm, moist areas, so the
manhood and its environs are ideal for its growth. It is spread from person to
person contact, or from coming into contact with surfaces or materials used by
a person with the fungus. In men, jock itch is often spread by sharing towels
or clothing. It is also a close cousin of athlete’s foot, so treating athlete’s
foot can help prevent jock itch. Often a person may scratch his itchy foot and
then scratch his midsection, transferring the fungus in the process.
Over-the-counter
treatments can help get rid of the fungus that causes jock itch. Other
medications may soothe the itching while the rash is still present.
Jock
itch, whether there’s a possible hair growth connection or not, is a major
pain. It can be helpful to use a first rate male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and
safe for skin) to help soothe the itchiness and keep the male organ
skin healthy and strong. It’s best to find a crème that contains a combination
of superior moisturizing agents, such as Shea butter (a high-end emollient) and
vitamin E (a natural hydrator). Manhood skin also needs protection from the
oxidative stress that excess free radicals can cause. A crème with a potent
antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid can be a big help in this area.
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