What are the methods for relieving itching caused by jock itch?

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have developed jock itch, and the groin and buttocks areas are extremely itchy. I cannot concentrate while working during the day, and I also have trouble sleeping at night. What are the methods for relieving the itching caused by jock itch?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Tinea cruris itch relief methods mainly include three aspects: pharmacotherapy, daily care, and physical therapy. 1. Pharmacotherapy: Topical antifungal creams such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream and miconazole nitrate cream can inhibit the synthesis of fungal cell membranes, thereby exerting antifungal effects and relieving itching. If the condition is severe and topical treatments are ineffective, oral antifungal medications such as itraconazole capsules and terbinafine hydrochloride tablets may also be used. 2. Daily Care: Keep the affected area clean and dry, wash the skin daily with warm water, avoid scratching the affected area, wear loose and breathable underwear, and reduce sweating in the groin area to minimize skin irritation. 3. Physical Therapy: Infrared irradiation can assist in anti-inflammatory and antibacterial actions and promote local blood circulation, further improving itching symptoms.