How is it determined that jock itch (tinea cruris) has been cured?
Disease description:
My father is 40 years old. He recently contracted jock itch (tinea cruris), but since the itching has subsided recently, he stopped using medication, claiming he has recovered. I would like to know how to determine when jock itch is truly cured.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Signs of complete recovery from tinea cruris mainly include:
1. Disappearance of symptoms: Complete resolution of original skin lesions such as erythema, papules, and vesicles; complete absence of itching; and no new lesions appearing.
2. Skin lesion recovery: Skin returns to a smooth texture and its color becomes close to normal; no pigmentation or only slight pigmentation remains.
3. Negative fungal test results: Fungal microscopy or culture tests show no fungal growth, confirming the fungal infection has been cleared.
4. No signs of recurrence: During a follow-up period after treatment (usually several weeks to several months), the patient is observed for any indications of relapse, such as reappearance of itching or erythema.
