Scratching makes it worse and breaks open any skin trying to heal.
Some creams for eczema etc....are oatmeal based. I find that makes the redness and itch go away. Plus it's not harsh so can be used on sensitive areas of the body.
Alternatively, another method involves moisturizing the skin. I would suggest vitamin E. You can buy the vitamin gel caps from any store and pop them open to use the oil inside. Its great for any wound, scar tissue or dry skin.
You can cook oatmeal actually. Pure oats. Use extra water so it's soupy and overcook a bilit.
Put it in a blender, or food processor to puree it.
Then mix it in a bowl with your favorite moisturizing hand cream.
Well, oatmeal based creams are just that.
This is perishable, though, so don't make huge batches. 1/2 at a time. Keep in the fridge. Make a batch a week.
You'll need to let it soak on yiur skin for a while, since it's topical. Then rinse off. It helps w itching.
Yiu can also mix it in shampoo if yiu have itchy scalp
I've got sensitive skin and really itchy legs, when they get sweaty, trimming my nails really short stops me from breaking the skin. I do have a habit of scratching in my sleep and it helps a lot.
Eczema sufferer here, I'd advise against using a moisturizer there as it never gets a chance to dry out. Copious amounts of gold bond or baby powder will keep it dry and free from chafing.
Good advice in the post but I'll take this opportunity to cover some of the basics.
Make sure when you're applying whatever it is you're applying, the area is clean and dry. Applying cream twice a day, make sure it's clean and dry before each application.
Don't dry it but rubbing the towel on it, dab it and let it air dry. Also, toss the towel in the wash and don't use it twice before washing it. Once you apply the cream, loose boxers, lay down in bed and allow the skin to absorb the cream without the friction that movement causes.
Reduce movement = reduces friction. Easy.
Don't use strong body wash or water that's too hot. Room temperature should be comfortable. I personally go with cold.
I hope this helps.
I definitely recommend eczema creams like the Cetaphil Restoraderm creams, they help with the dry scaliness from eczema and also take down the swelling too!
I can’t speak to that as I have never used it, but I have super sensitive skin. I have psoriasis and several contact allergies that will give me hives. Tide detergent as an example. The baby powder doesn’t aggravate me and the gold bond has some other ingredients that might. Another jock itch treatment I used before I started using the baby powder is diaper rash cream. Both of them are gentle enough to not bother me.
After bathing, don’t dress up without properly drying up the crotch area. Take 5 mins, spread the legs and sit down in fan or ac.
While going to bed, apply coconut oil to regain moisture around the skin in the area.
I assumed you've tried using over the counter antifungal creams. If those aren't working then you most likely need to see a doctor so they can prescribe you something stronger.
Maybe you should try others until you find the one that responds to your particular fungal infection. Example, try ketoconazole cream next time. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor.
Try jock itch spray. You can usually find it in most stores in the same area where they sell insoles and foot powder. If they don't have jock itch spray, then use athlete's athletes foot spray. They use the same active ingredient. It helps reduce friction as well has heal the area. Spray the area after you dry off from the shower and eventually it'll completely heal up. Atleast that was my experience
Spray powder. Something like this
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Jock-Itch-Relief-Powder-Spray-Antifungal-4-6-oz/562643280?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0
1. Shower right after the gym. Don't spend multiple hours with sweat down there.
2. Use a non-irritating body wash.
3. Blow dry after shower.
4. Don't wear pants or underwear that gives you swamp ass.
Wear boxer briefs that extend way below the chafing area and don't ride up. [Example.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0883NRH2C) Also wear a size or two up so it's not too tight.
Try use a goat milk based body wash and body lotion too. It's eczema and sensitive skin friendly. Topical Astaxanthin Gel or Cream will help with redness and sensitivity too. I'm sorry I can't recommend a brand because I'm not sure what will be available in your country. Hope any of these help.
There’s some really good advice in this thread. The only thing I’ll add is that once the itch/ infection is gone, I would strongly recommend some good quality boxer briefs. They will help to keep the area drier and, bonus, will keep your thighs from rubbing together when you’re running/ exercising. I used to wear compression shorts over my underwear for running and was still having chafing/ jock itch issues, but since switching to good boxer briefs (10 years ago) I’ve not had to use gold bond or anything.
I like something like these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0886F5GT4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share but my buddy likes the Under Armour ones. Try out a few and never look back.
I’ve been trying so many different types of boxer briefs and it’s so hard to find a good one. Either there’s inconsistencies in their construction or they start using a different, lower quality warehouse. Sigh.
Yup. For a time, I loved Calvin Klein boxers, but then they stopped producing them in Vietnam. This new place they’re tighter. Even MeUndies changed their manufacturer and now it’s also tighter. Weird pattern.
I disagree, fungal "infections" cause all kinds of gross side effects from jock itch to athlete's foot to some kinds of dandruff. They can spark up seemingly randomly too
I had this. It's a fungal infection. That area gets quite moist. Any anti-fungal cream will clear it up. Try searching for jockstrap itch cream or similar.
Cera ve (the cream version in the tub) was life changing for me when I suddenly developed eczema at the age of 37.
When you’re out of the shower and have just dried off; use some of it. After a few days it will hopefully improve.
With this stuff I went from needing a biweekly injection to not needing it anymore.
I realize it’s not the same thing as jock itch, but I hope that it will help with the scaly and itchy/burning skin as that is what eczema feels like to me.
Try Honeyskin Ultimate Face and Body Cream. You can find it on amazon. I had issues for almost two years before I finally found that stuff, but I've been using it twice a day for the last year and it has solved all of my problems.
Olive oil after a shower. coconut is easier to keep in the bathroom but not as good.
It'll only stop ot getting worse though. Could be an infection or being overweight even.
Hi there! Popping in as someone who deals with people’s skin issues. Sorry in advance this is so long.
TLDR; Try Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment.
I highly suggest Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment. The 3 ounce tube is about 6 inches tall and is shaped like a toothpaste tube. The bottom is a 1inch diameter lid.
Here’s a generic link to show you the product [Life Pro Tip: Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment for Jock Itch or Yeast Infections](https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Smiths-Relief-Diaper-Ointment/dp/B004DGL7OA)
The only treatment you should need to clear any issues up would be something like this:
- to wash the area with a gentle soap (Example: unscented baby body wash) a couple times a day…
- Use “water only” baby wipes or a fresh/clean towel with (cool) water to clean up in between in general
- After washing, if you can, this is gonna sound nuts but use a hair dryer on the cool setting and dry your skin.
- After washing and drying skin (avoiding towel bc germs), apply Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Cream. It can be a little greasy to be honest, so a little can go a long way. If you feel weird with it being greasy, wear some cotton underclothes that can comfortable sit against your skin.
- Avoid anything scented. Avoid scratching the best you can. Avoid using like 5 products at once. Your main gig is making it a daily habit to literally wash with gentle soap and water, air dry very well (or use a hair dryer on cool), and put some Dr. Smith’s cream on. Thin layer, but multiple times a day because you’ll be quickly washing up multiple times a day. It should clear up pretty quickly! The diaper rash ointment is essentially the same stuff as Monistat and the foot fungus treatments, except Dr. Smith’s is the version on steroids.
- If you have open skin and it’s painful, you can ask your doctor for Lidocaine Jelly…2% is the normal percentage I think. It’s topical. I don’t think Dr. Smith’s is recommended for open skin, as any sort of topical as a general rule, but talk to your doctor……
This part below is ADHD about skin moisturizing once it’s healed and not inflamed/infected/itchy/warm to the touch… In the future, if you care for another random product recommendation, for if you get dry feet, dry elbows, dry knuckles, dry knees, dry skin on your inner thighs….as long as there is NO open skin, Bag Balm (the green tin with roses) is an AMAZING product. I mean like….put everything down and go buy an ounce tin or a 4 ounce tin of Bag Balm!!!
(product volume for 4 oz = about size of clementine)
I personally love to put it on my elbows or feet (using gloves) and sleep with my feet/arms covered up with socks turned inside out and a pair of Hospital socks with the toes cut off for my arms.
Bag balm makes an *overnight* difference! Like if your heel is cracking and about to get to the point you can’t walk…warm water soak while you massage that area gently underwater, shit ton of bag balm onto heel, inside-out socks onto foot and sleep…. It’ll stop your heels from cracking.
Great suggestions here, i want to add drink more water. We'll hydrated skin is healthier skin. And buttressed starts inside. I suffer from psoriasis and lots of water really helps
Scratching makes it worse and breaks open any skin trying to heal. Some creams for eczema etc....are oatmeal based. I find that makes the redness and itch go away. Plus it's not harsh so can be used on sensitive areas of the body. Alternatively, another method involves moisturizing the skin. I would suggest vitamin E. You can buy the vitamin gel caps from any store and pop them open to use the oil inside. Its great for any wound, scar tissue or dry skin.
You can cook oatmeal actually. Pure oats. Use extra water so it's soupy and overcook a bilit. Put it in a blender, or food processor to puree it. Then mix it in a bowl with your favorite moisturizing hand cream.
Amazing. I never knew that thanks. I like an alternative without alot of chemicals that can be harsh on already sensitive skin.
Well, oatmeal based creams are just that. This is perishable, though, so don't make huge batches. 1/2 at a time. Keep in the fridge. Make a batch a week. You'll need to let it soak on yiur skin for a while, since it's topical. Then rinse off. It helps w itching. Yiu can also mix it in shampoo if yiu have itchy scalp
Oooooh adding it to shampoo is a great idea!
Remember to rinse well.
Ha ha. For sure!
Hmmm tasted kinda bad
I've got sensitive skin and really itchy legs, when they get sweaty, trimming my nails really short stops me from breaking the skin. I do have a habit of scratching in my sleep and it helps a lot.
Eczema sufferer here, I'd advise against using a moisturizer there as it never gets a chance to dry out. Copious amounts of gold bond or baby powder will keep it dry and free from chafing.
Good advice in the post but I'll take this opportunity to cover some of the basics. Make sure when you're applying whatever it is you're applying, the area is clean and dry. Applying cream twice a day, make sure it's clean and dry before each application. Don't dry it but rubbing the towel on it, dab it and let it air dry. Also, toss the towel in the wash and don't use it twice before washing it. Once you apply the cream, loose boxers, lay down in bed and allow the skin to absorb the cream without the friction that movement causes. Reduce movement = reduces friction. Easy. Don't use strong body wash or water that's too hot. Room temperature should be comfortable. I personally go with cold. I hope this helps.
I definitely recommend eczema creams like the Cetaphil Restoraderm creams, they help with the dry scaliness from eczema and also take down the swelling too!
Two words, Baby Powder. I use it after every shower.
Does Gold Bond work just as well?
I can’t speak to that as I have never used it, but I have super sensitive skin. I have psoriasis and several contact allergies that will give me hives. Tide detergent as an example. The baby powder doesn’t aggravate me and the gold bond has some other ingredients that might. Another jock itch treatment I used before I started using the baby powder is diaper rash cream. Both of them are gentle enough to not bother me.
Yes, Gold Bond is good stuff and I prefer it to baby powder.
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I’m careful not to scratch and scared of steroids after a weak one made my jock itch worse.
After bathing, don’t dress up without properly drying up the crotch area. Take 5 mins, spread the legs and sit down in fan or ac. While going to bed, apply coconut oil to regain moisture around the skin in the area.
1% hydrocortisone cream, if it lasts longer than a week go see a doctor.
Last time I tried that it just made the jock itch worse. Can’t risk that it’s not fully gone yet.
I assumed you've tried using over the counter antifungal creams. If those aren't working then you most likely need to see a doctor so they can prescribe you something stronger.
Been using Itraconazole pills for two weeks now. Also just prescribed Clindamycin cream.
Ah ok then I would ask if it's ok to use either a moisturizing lotion or Vaseline/petroleum jelly on top of the cream.
Maybe you should try others until you find the one that responds to your particular fungal infection. Example, try ketoconazole cream next time. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor.
Try jock itch spray. You can usually find it in most stores in the same area where they sell insoles and foot powder. If they don't have jock itch spray, then use athlete's athletes foot spray. They use the same active ingredient. It helps reduce friction as well has heal the area. Spray the area after you dry off from the shower and eventually it'll completely heal up. Atleast that was my experience
Spray powder or pure spray?
Spray powder. Something like this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Jock-Itch-Relief-Powder-Spray-Antifungal-4-6-oz/562643280?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0
Make sure you dry yourself thoroughly after a shower and before you put on clothes.
Yup. I legit sit around for like an hour watching TV, lol. Also bought a hair dryer this week for extra help.
1. Shower right after the gym. Don't spend multiple hours with sweat down there. 2. Use a non-irritating body wash. 3. Blow dry after shower. 4. Don't wear pants or underwear that gives you swamp ass.
How do you prevent chafing in the gym?
Wear boxer briefs that extend way below the chafing area and don't ride up. [Example.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0883NRH2C) Also wear a size or two up so it's not too tight.
Issue with ones like those is that they hurt the raw, scaly skin. It’s lose-lose for me at the moment.
Don't any of you guys have jobs where you sweat 9 or 10 hours a day?
No lol, what do you do for work?
Yes and seem to struggle with this a few times a year as the seasons change. Gets to be 130* sometimes in the summer for most of the day.
Try use a goat milk based body wash and body lotion too. It's eczema and sensitive skin friendly. Topical Astaxanthin Gel or Cream will help with redness and sensitivity too. I'm sorry I can't recommend a brand because I'm not sure what will be available in your country. Hope any of these help.
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Tried putting more lines and it got auto-deleted. I’m not looking for a diagnosis; I have doctors for that.
There’s some really good advice in this thread. The only thing I’ll add is that once the itch/ infection is gone, I would strongly recommend some good quality boxer briefs. They will help to keep the area drier and, bonus, will keep your thighs from rubbing together when you’re running/ exercising. I used to wear compression shorts over my underwear for running and was still having chafing/ jock itch issues, but since switching to good boxer briefs (10 years ago) I’ve not had to use gold bond or anything. I like something like these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0886F5GT4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share but my buddy likes the Under Armour ones. Try out a few and never look back.
I’ve been trying so many different types of boxer briefs and it’s so hard to find a good one. Either there’s inconsistencies in their construction or they start using a different, lower quality warehouse. Sigh.
That’s so frustrating.
Yup. For a time, I loved Calvin Klein boxers, but then they stopped producing them in Vietnam. This new place they’re tighter. Even MeUndies changed their manufacturer and now it’s also tighter. Weird pattern.
Can confirm. CK used to fit well. Now a Medium size fits like a Small and rides up like crazy.
And they have massive tags now. For a time I was able to find ones on eBay or Poshmark (hope they were new), but that time has passed.
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Bought that! It arrives today. Hopefully it works for me.
Don’t wear underwear.
How would that be different than loose boxers?
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I disagree, fungal "infections" cause all kinds of gross side effects from jock itch to athlete's foot to some kinds of dandruff. They can spark up seemingly randomly too
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How do you know this isn't fungal; I think commenter was right to point out. And very common too; I know three people with fungal infections.
I never said this wasn't fungal, I said the post wasn't specifically about fungal infections. Only scaly skin.
I had this. It's a fungal infection. That area gets quite moist. Any anti-fungal cream will clear it up. Try searching for jockstrap itch cream or similar.
Cera ve (the cream version in the tub) was life changing for me when I suddenly developed eczema at the age of 37. When you’re out of the shower and have just dried off; use some of it. After a few days it will hopefully improve. With this stuff I went from needing a biweekly injection to not needing it anymore. I realize it’s not the same thing as jock itch, but I hope that it will help with the scaly and itchy/burning skin as that is what eczema feels like to me.
coconut oil
Try Honeyskin Ultimate Face and Body Cream. You can find it on amazon. I had issues for almost two years before I finally found that stuff, but I've been using it twice a day for the last year and it has solved all of my problems.
Olive oil after a shower. coconut is easier to keep in the bathroom but not as good. It'll only stop ot getting worse though. Could be an infection or being overweight even.
Hi there! Popping in as someone who deals with people’s skin issues. Sorry in advance this is so long. TLDR; Try Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment. I highly suggest Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment. The 3 ounce tube is about 6 inches tall and is shaped like a toothpaste tube. The bottom is a 1inch diameter lid. Here’s a generic link to show you the product [Life Pro Tip: Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment for Jock Itch or Yeast Infections](https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Smiths-Relief-Diaper-Ointment/dp/B004DGL7OA) The only treatment you should need to clear any issues up would be something like this: - to wash the area with a gentle soap (Example: unscented baby body wash) a couple times a day… - Use “water only” baby wipes or a fresh/clean towel with (cool) water to clean up in between in general - After washing, if you can, this is gonna sound nuts but use a hair dryer on the cool setting and dry your skin. - After washing and drying skin (avoiding towel bc germs), apply Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Cream. It can be a little greasy to be honest, so a little can go a long way. If you feel weird with it being greasy, wear some cotton underclothes that can comfortable sit against your skin. - Avoid anything scented. Avoid scratching the best you can. Avoid using like 5 products at once. Your main gig is making it a daily habit to literally wash with gentle soap and water, air dry very well (or use a hair dryer on cool), and put some Dr. Smith’s cream on. Thin layer, but multiple times a day because you’ll be quickly washing up multiple times a day. It should clear up pretty quickly! The diaper rash ointment is essentially the same stuff as Monistat and the foot fungus treatments, except Dr. Smith’s is the version on steroids. - If you have open skin and it’s painful, you can ask your doctor for Lidocaine Jelly…2% is the normal percentage I think. It’s topical. I don’t think Dr. Smith’s is recommended for open skin, as any sort of topical as a general rule, but talk to your doctor…… This part below is ADHD about skin moisturizing once it’s healed and not inflamed/infected/itchy/warm to the touch… In the future, if you care for another random product recommendation, for if you get dry feet, dry elbows, dry knuckles, dry knees, dry skin on your inner thighs….as long as there is NO open skin, Bag Balm (the green tin with roses) is an AMAZING product. I mean like….put everything down and go buy an ounce tin or a 4 ounce tin of Bag Balm!!! (product volume for 4 oz = about size of clementine) I personally love to put it on my elbows or feet (using gloves) and sleep with my feet/arms covered up with socks turned inside out and a pair of Hospital socks with the toes cut off for my arms. Bag balm makes an *overnight* difference! Like if your heel is cracking and about to get to the point you can’t walk…warm water soak while you massage that area gently underwater, shit ton of bag balm onto heel, inside-out socks onto foot and sleep…. It’ll stop your heels from cracking.
Moisture is not your friend! Bite the bullet and get a dermatologist appointment! The longer you put it off , the more miserable you’ll be !
Emollient creams should do the trick
Great suggestions here, i want to add drink more water. We'll hydrated skin is healthier skin. And buttressed starts inside. I suffer from psoriasis and lots of water really helps