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WHAT IS JOCK ITCH?

Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that affects the groin area.1,2 While anyone can get jock itch, teenage boys and young men are most likely to be affected.1,3 It can be effectively treated using Terbane® cream, usually within 1 week.4

This video explains more about jock itch:

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Symptoms of jock itch

Jock itch causes a red, itchy skin rash that can affect the groin, inner and upper thighs and buttocks.1-3,5 The rash usually has a raised edge and a clear centre.2 The skin in the affected areas may also look scaly.5

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Causes of jock itch

Jock itch is caused by dermatophytes, a type of fungi on your skin.1 These dermatophytes can start to grow too quickly in warm, moist areas of the body (like the folds of the groin), which causes a skin infection.2,3

Jock itch is contagious and you can catch it from direct contact with someone who already has it.3 You can also get it from contaminated items (like towels or clothing).3

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DID YOU KNOW? If you have a fungal infection on your feet, you can spread the infection to your groin area by touching or towelling your infected foot or feet and then your groin, causing jock itch.3

Treatment for jock itch

You can treat jock itch by using Terbane® cream.4

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Clean and dry the affected area, then lightly rub in a thin layer of Terbane® cream.4 For detailed instructions, see our FAQ section.

 

References
  1. Ely JW, Rosenfeld S, Stone MS. Diagnosis and management of tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(10):702-711.
  2. Pippin MM, Madden ML, Das M. Tinea cruris. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing; 2022. Accessed November 3, 2022. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554602/.
  3. Gupta AK, Chaudhry M, Elewski B. Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea nigra, and Piedra. Dermatol Clin. 2003;21:395-400. doi:10.1016/S0733-8635(03)00031-7.
  4. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. TERBANE 10 mg Professional information. V3 (16/11/2020), approved 12 October 2020.
  5. Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Bernstein J. Tinea cruris. In: Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022. McGraw-Hill Education; 2022. Accessed November 3, 2022.
 

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