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What Is Jock Itch?
Those experiencing jock itch may also haveathletes foot, another infection resulting from the ringworm fungus.
Can Females Get Jock Itch?
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Jock itch occurs mostly in males, but females can still develop jock itch.
For example, a male can pass the infection to a female through intercourse.
Females can also develop jock itch if they come into contact with contaminated clothing.
Can You Get Jock Itch During Sex?
How Does Jock Itch Spread?
Jock itch spreads easily from person to person, and from one body part to another.
you could also get jock itch from an infected towel, article of clothing, or other item.
How Long Is Jock Itch Contagious?
Jock itch is contagious for as long as the infection lives on your skin.
Symptoms of jock itch go away in a few weeks with treatment.
The things that can make jock itch worse include:
Can You Exercise With Jock Itch?
You dont have to give up exercise altogether if you have jock itch.
How Is Jock Itch Treated?
In some cases, an oral antifungal medication and antifungal creams are both needed.
Antifungal treatment typically lasts two to four weeks.
It causes a red, itchy, ring-shaped rash.
The fungus that causes the infection thrives on warm and moist skin covered by tight-fitting clothing.
Kids Health.Jock itch (for parents).
The Center for Food Security and Public Health.Dermatophytosis.
