Jock Itch Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Jock Itch Remedy #2: Antifungal Cream
If already infected, jock itch can be treated using zinc oxide to keep the crotch dry. By reducing moisture, zinc oxide helps reduce the number of microorganisms on the skin, which will help clear the infection.
However, if zinc oxide does not seem to help, use an antifungal cream. Antifungal creams contain clotrimazole or tolnaftate. They are generally effective and are available over the counter without a prescription. Make sure to buy a cream and not an ointment. Most ointments are greasy and trap moisture on the skin, which makes the infection last longer. Apply only a thin layer of the cream two to three times a day, and the infection should clear in a week or two.
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