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What can be used to cure jock itch?
(26 Nov 2007)

Jock Itch is also known as tinea cruis. It is a fungal skin infection affecting genitals, groin areas, buttocks. It is mainly seen in men.


Sweaty and overweight people are at more risk.

 

Jock Itch Remedy Tips

  • Main thing to be done is to keep the area dry and clean. Using loose undergarments helps in jock itch.
  • Application of tea tree oil on infected area helps a lot.
  • Application of garlic and honey is also helpful. Add more garlic in your food it has antifungal qualities.
  • Application of cornstarch on area twice a day also helps.
  • Use few drops of apple cider vinegar and water for cleaning the area.
  • Application of olive oil, oregano oil on jock itch is good.
  • Avoid eating sweets, spicy, fried food.
  • Have patience. Within 2 weeks you will be free from jock itch.

answered by R S on 28 Nov 2007, 4:54:32

 

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