Alright.
Let's start by making sure you are looking at jock itch.
There are other conditions that can cause itching in the groin area such as eczema, crabs, chemical irritation, drug reactions, psoriasis and so on.
Do you have itching in the groin?
Or skin folds of the inner thighs?
No?
You may not be looking at jock itch then.
If you still think it is jock itch let's continue and see what we can come up with.
What about itching in the anal area?
Does the area have patches that are red, scaly?
Yes?
Possibly jock itch, but then again it could be eczema. So let's continue.
Are there patches that are flaking, ringed?
Yes?
Thinking jock itch, but could be eczema. Let's continue.
Is the area unusually darker or lighter than your regular skin color?
Yes?
Jock itch may cause this. This is one of the symptoms.
Are the penis and testicles inflammed and itchy also?
Yes?
Hmmm. You may not be looking at jock itch.
Jock itch usually stays around the creases in the upper thigh and does not involve the testicles or penis.
If your scrotum is inflammed, you may be looking at something like candidal intertrigo or lichen simplex chronicus.
You will have to see a doctor for this.
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Have you tried something for more than 2 weeks and no improvement?
Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
Here is why:
- Time to seek further evaluation.
- May be looking at a mixed infection.
Like to visit the nearest urgent care or Continue?
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Is the affected area swollen or draining?
Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
Here is why:
- May be looking at a mixed infection.
- Over the counter medications won't cut this.
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If still thinking jock itch, let's see what a pharmacist recommend.
Would you like to see what a pharmacist recommend you use over-the-counter for jock itch or think you should seek urgent care?
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