How to treat jock itch

Treatment of tinea cruris requires a comprehensive approach, including: 1. Keep the affected area dry: The key to treating tinea cruris is maintaining dryness of the affected area and avoiding humid environments to reduce fungal growth. 2. Topical antifungal medications: Apply antifungal creams such as miconazole cream or butenafine cream to the affected area, and continue usage as directed by a physician. 3. Oral antifungal medications: For severe cases or when topical treatments are ineffective, oral antifungal medications such as itraconazole or terbinafine may be taken under medical supervision. 4. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment: TCM primarily employs external therapies; prescriptions such as modified Er Miao San or Sophora flavescens decoction may be selected based on the patient's condition for external washing. 5. Lifestyle adjustments: Maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol consumption. Wear cotton underwear, maintain personal hygiene, change undergarments frequently, and avoid scratching the affected area.