What is the cure for Itching In The Scrotum Area?

Jock itch is a very common rash that develops around the genitals of a man. This rash will not only be very uncomfortable to deal with, but can also be significantly socially embarrassing. The symptoms of the condition will tend to come and go, but its absence does not indicate, in anyway, that the condition has been successfully treated. While the condition will primarily develop in the thighs, it may tend to spread towards the inner thighs and even anus. Jock itch is primarily a fungal infection that develops on the skin and is known to spread rather quickly.

There are a number of scrotum itch treatments as well as jock itch relief home remedies that one could try to gain relief from the very uncomfortable condition. The advantages of tea tree oil as an antiseptic agent makes it a very good lotion to apply over the affected area as it will help subdue the inflammation in the area. Eating the right kinds of foods will play a huge role in curing the condition as well. Some of the more highly recommended types of food include walnuts, garlic, citrus seed extract and castor oil. Hygiene is probably the biggest factor and making sure that you wear clean and dry underwear will go a long way into preventing the development of the condition.

answered by M W

The primary difference between scrotum itch and jock itch is the specific area of the male genitals that they attack. For instance, jock itch is a condition caused by a fungal infection that causes inflammation on the genitals – possibly spreading to the scrotum, inner thighs and even anus. However, scrotum itch is very specific to the same fungal infection causing the inflammation to develop around the scrotum and not necessarily other parts of the male genitalia.

Understanding the primary causes of scrotum jock itch will play a huge role in helping you choose the right home remedies for jock itch or scrotum itch. You would need to maintain strict hygiene as the first step towards treating the condition. No amount of treatments would help if proper hygiene is not maintained. Besides this, one of the best and most effective methods of scrotum jock itch treatment is to apply some amount of tea tree oil over the area on a regular basis up until the swelling and inflammation dies down. The antifungal properties of tea tree oil make it a very potent substance to use in these situations. In the event that the itch does not seem to disappear and the symptoms still prevail, make sure you visit your doctor and check for a solution.

answered by A S

Jock itch is a very common condition that is primarily the result of a fungal infection causing inflammation and reddening of the area around the male genitals. The condition is known to spread from the penis to the scrotum, inner thighs and even the anus. Applying a jock itch treatment for men is very important as the condition is extremely uncomfortable to deal with and can cause significant social embarrassment. The symptoms that jock itch causes may come and go from time to time, but it is important to remember that its absence in no way indicates that the condition has been treated permanently.

Unknown to many is that the development of jock itch has a lot to do with the kinds of foods that one eats as well. For instance, high consumption of foods that fight fungal infections will automatically see a significant reduction in the prominence of jock itch. Tea tree oil is considered to be one of the most effective jock itch treatments for men because of its high antifungal properties. The juice extracted from ginger, with its antifungal as well as antibacterial properties make it one of the most effective jock itch home cures when applied over the affected areas. Wearing loose fitting clothing to allow proper ventilation of the body and the genital area will go a long way into preventing the development of the condition as well.

answered by G M

Jock itch is a very common condition that is primarily the result of a fungal infection that develops on the genital areas of a man's body. While the condition is not only extremely uncomfortable to deal with, it can also be very socially embarrassing. There are a number of factors that can be considered as causes of jock itch including wearing tight clothing, excessive moisture, warmth or skin friction in the skin folds as well as coming in contact with bacteria or yeast. Jock itch will usually develop along the penis, but will spread over other parts of the body such as the scrotum and anus. Some of the more prominent symptoms of jock itch, apart from the intense itching, include pain, swelling as well as the possible visibility of a pink rash around the affected area.

Tea tree oil is considered to be one of the most effective methods of treatment of jock itch because of the fact that it is very high in anti fungal properties. The anti fungal and anti bacterial properties of the juice extracted from ginger also makes it a very good home remedy when it comes to the treatment of jock itch. Maintain good hygiene standards to make sure that you prevent the development of jock itch as much as possible.

answered by G R