What should be avoided in the diet for tinea cruris (jock itch)?
Disease description:
My boss is 32 years old this year. He recently contracted jock itch and has asked me to order meals for him. I would like to know which foods should be avoided for jock itch?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Patients with jock itch should avoid the following types of food to promote recovery:
1. Spicy and irritating foods: such as chili peppers, garlic, scallions, mustard, pepper, and onions. These foods may cause local vasodilation and congestion, thereby worsening symptoms of jock itch.
2. Greasy and fatty foods: such as fried dough sticks, fried chicken, and chicken legs. These foods may contribute to damp-heat, making the condition more severe.
3. Seafood: such as fish, shrimp, and crab. These foods contain numerous allergens that may intensify skin itching and hinder recovery.
4. High-sugar foods: long-term consumption of high-sugar foods such as candies, honey, and sweetened beverages may create a high-sugar environment, promoting bacterial and fungal growth and delaying recovery.
5. Pickled foods: such as pickled vegetables and preserved mustard. These foods contain high levels of salt, and long-term high-sodium diets may lead to increased skin itching and inflammation.
