Effective Home Remedies for Jock Itch

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Effective Home Remedies for Jock ItchTinea cruris is the medical term for one of the most unspeakable health problems on the planet: jock itch. The condition is actually a form of fungal infection that is common among men although women can get them too. There are numerous causative factors for jock itch. Some are obesity, excessive sweating, tight underwear and poor personal hygiene.

Certainly, it can be very embarrassing to step foot inside the local pharmacy and ask the clerk for an OTC solution for jock itch — most especially if your gossiping neighbor is in the establishment too! It’s a good thing that there are many available home remedies for this really itchy condition. Here are some of the best ones:

Onion Juice

It may not be the nicest smelling home remedy for jock itch, but onion juice works very well in treating the condition. Chop a small onion and throw everything into your blender for further chopping. Use a piece of cheesecloth to extract the juice. Apply it on skin areas bugged by jock itch and rinse thoroughly with water after 30 minutes.

 

Garlic

Other than applying onion juice, you may also choose to rub a sliced clove of garlic on those red and itchy spots to heal them. Garlic is known for its amazing antifungal properties. For extra fast healing, you may also consume 2 to 3 cloves of raw garlic daily, or take garlic oil supplements.

Tea Tree Oil

Plenty of home remedies for skin problems surely have tea tree oil in them. That’s because it has powerful antimicrobial properties that can kill off just about any microorganism that can cause a skin infection. Simply add 4 to 5 drops of tea tree oil in a teaspoon of coconut water, and apply the mixture on problem areas with a cotton ball.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

One more staple on the listings of different home remedies for assorted skin issues is apple cider vinegar. It has impressive antifungal properties that can put an end to your jock itch. All you have to do is add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of lukewarm water. Wash your nether regions with it at bedtime and allow it to dry naturally.

Rubbing Alcohol

Because it’s a strong disinfectant, rubbing alcohol may be used to zap those fungi behind that embarrassing jock itch. Grab a bottle of rubbing alcohol, making sure that it contains 70% isopropyl alcohol. Apply on trouble spots using a cotton ball. You may feel a stinging sensation but worry not because it’s going to go away as soon as alcohol evaporates.

Salt Bath

Salt water has superb antimicrobial properties so it can help in putting an end to your jock itch. Simply fill up your tub with lukewarm water. Dump a handful of rock salt in it and dissolve by agitating the water with your hands. Soak in it for 20 to 30 minutes or until the water is already at room temperature.

Baking Soda

One of the simplest home remedies for jock itch is baking soda. This all-around white powder, when applied to the nether regions of your body, keeps the area dry, thus helping to naturally heal jock itch. Cornstarch also works just as great as baking soda, although it’s not as good as the latter in keeping the groin smelling fresh.

 

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