Male Organ Rash: Preventing and Treating Jock Itch
Summertime, and the
living is…sweaty. While sweat itself may be an uncomfortable nuisance, for some
men it provides a breeding ground for the dreaded jock itch, a rash that
affects the groin area. This itchy, unsightly rash can interfere with a man’s male organ health and sensual life, and is therefore
worth avoiding at all costs. While prevention is preferable, it also behooves a
man to know what treatment options he can seek out in case jock itch does
occur. Below, men can find more information about the source of this rash, as
well as prevention and treatment tips.
What is Jock Itch?
While any rash in the
groin area may be referred to as jock itch, it more specifically denotes a rash
that is caused by an overgrowth of the tinea cruris fungus. This fungus is a
fan of warm, moist environments. The rash thus tends to begin in the groin
folds, and can spread to the manhood, balls, rear and thighs. It is comprised
of tiny red bumps that itch intensely, and the rash has sharply-defined edges.
Jock itch is a highly
contagious rash; anything that comes into contact with the rash can pick up the
fungus and transfer it to others. Washing clothing and towels after use is
therefore something an affected man should do, along with keeping his personal
care items to himself.
Prevention
It’s hard for some
men to prevent jock itch, particularly those who play sports or perform manual
labor. The risk increases during the warm months when sweat is abundant.
But there are steps
any man can take to fend off the fungus:
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- Wear light, breathable clothing, such as cotton boxers.
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- Use powder on the groin to keep the region dry.
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- Take some extra time to rinse off the groin area more than
once a day.
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- Bring a change of clothes to places one spends a lot of
time, such as work or a lover’s place.
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- Don’t use personal care items or clothing used by other
guys.
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- If a man has athlete’s foot, he should treat that, since the same
fungus is involved and can be transferred to the groin.
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- Trim the hedges. Less hair = less sweat.
Treatment
Despite a man’s best
efforts, jock itch may occur. For many cases of jock itch, an over-the-counter
antifungal cream is enough to tackle the rash. It’s important for guys to use
the cream for the designated number of days, even if the rash fades before the
end of that time period, in order to prevent a resurgence.
Some cases of jock
itch are more formidable and require prescription creams or medications.
If a man has never
had jock itch before, he should consider going to a doctor for an official
diagnosis. There are many causes of manhood rash – partner-transmitted
infections, yeast infections and bacterial infections – and they require
different forms of treatment. So if a man isn’t positive that tinea cruris is
the source of his condition, he should make sure of it before pursuing
treatment.
Along with dealing
with the source of jock itch, it’s important for guys to show their skin some
extra love during this time. In the aftermath of the itchy rash, men may notice
their skin is flaky and sore from the scratching they likely did while
suffering jock itch.
While too much
moisture in the groin region is certainly a problem, not enough can cause its
own issues. Once the rash has cleared up, men can consider making use of a good male organ health crème (health professionals recommend
Man1 Man Oil). A crème with a combination of moisturizers like Shea butter
and vitamin E will boost skin condition beyond its pre-rash state. Specifically
formulated for the male organ, Man1 Man Oil won’t leave the skin greasy like
some body creams can, and it is free of irritating ingredients. Men can
consider such a product part of a healthy daily routine for the manhood.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional
information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving organ
sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a
professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing
contributing writer to numerous websites.