Tinea cruris, can't you eat anything spicy at all?
Disease description:
I am 45 years old. Recently, I have been experiencing significant itching and red patches on my body. My doctor diagnosed it as tinea cruris (jock itch) and advised me not to eat spicy food. I would like to know whether I must avoid all spicy food entirely with tinea cruris?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Tinea cruris patients are generally advised not to consume spicy foods. Tinea cruris is a fungal infectious disease, and spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers, garlic, and onions may cause local vasodilation and congestion, which can worsen the symptoms of tinea cruris. In addition, spicy foods may affect skin metabolism, exacerbating local inflammation and complicating treatment. Therefore, patients with tinea cruris should avoid spicy and irritating foods as much as possible in their diet and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, such as carrots, tomatoes, apples, and bananas, to promote skin health and accelerate recovery. At the same time, maintaining personal hygiene and avoiding contact with infected animals can help reduce the risk of recurrence.
