What is tinea corporis? What is jock itch and what are the causes of jock itch

Tinea corporis and jock itch are both fungal infections, and jock itch is a special type of tinea corporis. The differences between tinea corporis and jock itch usually include different sites, different forms, different symptoms, and different sources of infection.

1. Different locations of onset: Usually tinea corporis often occurs in smoother parts, such as the trunk or proximal limbs, etc., and may also occur on the face. Jock itch often occurs on the buttocks or groin;

2. Different morphology: tinea corporis is usually red patches with fine scales on the surface, generally the size of copper coins or coins, and appears as a single attack. However, jock itch is scaly and the margins are not very clear, usually symmetrical;

3. Different symptoms: tinea corporis is usually dry and the degree of itching is low. Jock itch may have oozing fluid and a high degree of itching, and the patient will scratch repeatedly, especially in the groin area, and may have large flushing;

4. Different sources of infection: tinea corporis is more common in cities, usually due to pets, such as cats or dogs. Jock itch is usually caused by patients with tinea of the hands and feet or nail fungus, who do not pay attention to hygiene in daily life, have touched towels or clothes in these parts, and touch the groin area, resulting in local ** infection and causing jock itch.

Although there is a certain difference between tinea corporis and jock itch, the difference between the two is small, and antifungal drugs can be applied externally under the guidance of a doctor, such as clotrimazole cream, compound ketoconazole ointment, etc. For some patients with more severe or extensive tinea corporis and jock itch, oral antifungal drugs can be carried out according to the doctor's instructions**, such as itraconazole capsules, terbinafine hydrochloride tablets, etc.

First of all, jock itch can be **, not a stubborn disease.

I have jock itch for more than 5 years, and I used to be small, and I didn't feel anything, just itchy, and I thought it would be good to pass myself. But no.

It wasn't until I was an undergraduate that I discovered this problem, and then I went to the Peking Union ** department to take a look.

He first used a knife to ask you to get something white on the surface, and then tested and confirmed the diagnosis. (Actually, as soon as Nidama saw this symptom and this part, he knew it, and if he had to test it, Nima was all money).

After the use of moss dajing.

At least 5 years of post-secondary course of illness, only two months to heal. So, don't listen to the nonsense on the Internet. I was scared half to death at first.

Pay attention to personal hygiene, do not scratch the affected area, keep the affected area breathable and clean, and change underwear in time. In addition, after the symptoms subside, do not stop the drug immediately, and stick to the topical drug for another 1-2 weeks to avoid**.

The main cause is a fungal infection! It is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible!

If the medication still does not improve, it is best to go to the ** department for examination to see what kind of fungal infection is caused by!

Eat a clean diet, avoid spicy, otherwise you can't, keep clean, prevent infection, avoid overwork, and maintain an optimistic and stable mood.

Jock itch is a fungal infection, or need antibacterial, sterilization and anti-inflammatory, external application of Golden Sophora Sophora White Flower Snake Toning Lotion Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, sterilization, anti-itching, good for jock itch.

Jock itch is usually caused by self-vaccination, but it can also be transmitted if you are in close contact with a ringworm patient or if you share towels, clothes, etc. In addition, the occurrence of ringworm is related to the strength of the body's resistance. When suffering from diabetes or other systemic diseases, as well as long-term use of large amounts of hormones and immunosuppressants, the body's immunity will be reduced, and even a small number of fungi can cause jock itch.

The warm and humid environment is conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi, so jock itch will be significantly aggravated in summer, the edges of the lesions are active, pimples, blisters and scaling, and accompanied by obvious itching, in winter, the skin lesions will naturally reduce or even disappear, if not, it will attack again when the weather turns hot. Generally, antifungal phytophyte drugs are given topically**, and in severe cases, topically** at the same time.

Jock itch can seriously affect people's physical and mental health and physical fitness. Some patients will also ** after **, causing serious psychological pressure to the patient. It is recommended that you use some traditional Chinese medicine Xuan Xuan ointment, in order to make your condition not affected, patients should take a bath often to ensure that it is moist.

Psoriasis patients are very dry, and frequent bathing can keep them moist, but pay attention to the temperature of the bath, do not scratch with your hands, and do not rub the scales on the lesions vigorously, so as not to break the infection and aggravate the condition of jock itch.

Jock itch is a fungal infection, hot weather, humid living environment, and not paying attention to the hygiene and cleanness of personal private parts, which will lead to the appearance of jock itch! It is recommended not to scratch your hands, otherwise it will cause damage and aggravate the condition! Pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the affected area, you can usually clean the affected area with warm water, and keep the clothes as clean and dry as possible.

If you don't usually pay attention to people who have ringworm, or play close to small animals such as cats and dogs, it is possible that the bacteria on their bodies may be transmitted to the people around them. There are also indirect infections through clothing and utensils, or congenital tinea pedis, which spreads by scratching. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to the people and small animals living around you, and pay attention to personal hygiene.

It is caused by a fungal infection.

Jock itch is in the thighs, that is, the inner thigh and gluteal groove these places grow ringworm, this is called jock itch, jock itch it is a kind of ** ringworm infection, is a fungal infection, because of this fungus, the fungus also likes to be warm and humid, so in the summer will be more, in the past, this disease is the driver's occupational disease, because the driver sits in the cab, long-term breathability, it is easy to grow, now the car is popular, everyone often drives, this is easy, sit in the office, breathable chairs, computer chairs, the kind of non-breathable chair, if you sit often, jock itch is also easy to induce.

Jock itch is a general term for tinea corporis and jock itch. Tinea corporis is a ringworm infection of the trunk and limbs other than the hair, palms and soles, nails and groin. It is endemic worldwide, most commonly in the tropics.

It can be transmitted from person to person, animal to person, and soil to person. Tinea corporis is most commonly caused in domestic animals, and other susceptibility factors include tinea capitis or tinea pedis, or close contact with an infected person, contact with contaminated clothing or furniture, immunosuppression, occupational violence, and exposure to pornography or recreation. It usually occurs in exposed areas but can spread to any part of the body.

Jock itch is a first-class ringworm infection in the groin area, especially the inner root and folds of the thighs, and in severe cases, it can often affect the abdomen and buttocks. It is the only one in the world that is prevalent in the area of Fanzhao Mountain, and it is most common in tropical areas.

Wang Aiping (Chief Physician), Department of Venereal Diseases, Peking University First Hospital.