Jock itch can be prevented by scrupulous attention to personal hygiene.
Cleanliness:
(1) Bathe daily and after sports activity.
(2) Keep the groin area clean and dry. Use talcum powder to reduce moisture.
(3) Use a clean towel every time after bathing.
Clothing:
(1) Avoid tight or abrasive clothing that rub the groin or inner thighs.
(2) Wear clean clothing every day.
(3) Wash athletic supporters often.
Behaviors:
(1) Do not share towels or clothing with others.
(2) Use prophylactic antifungal agents if prone to tinea cruris.
(3) Treat other sites of tinea infection, especially tinea pedis.
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Specialty: Urology, Infectious Diseases
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