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·                    Chaffing occurs when the skin rubs against itself, which is a natural occurrence.

·                    Ointments are good for treating jock itch but if you do not know the underlying reason, you may exacerbate the problem. It is often better to see you doctor and talk to him about the treatments available.

·                    Daily washing and cleansing is important in preventing genital itching.

·                    Dry yourself completely after bathing, showering, or any “wet” activity. Remember fungus multiply where the environment is damp and warm.

·                    Wear loose fitting clothes. Tight clothes can cause chaffing along with preventing air to circulate.

·                    Often with chaffing, a cool cloth or compress feels wonderful and temporarily relieves the symptoms.

·                    If you have jock itch, hanging around in the buff is an excellent idea. The air is able to flow freely and you stay dry while your genitals recover from the chaffing and soreness.

 

Once you have tried the non-prescription treatments and you are still feeling an enormous urge to keep scratching, this may signal a different problem – scabies or pubic lice. Scabies are mites that tunnel into the skin and infest the genitals as well as other areas of the body. They are microscopic in size. If you have scabies, you will soon notice lesions around the infected areas. They are very contagious and you do not have to be sexually active to contract them. Any close contact with someone who is infested will be on you. Only a prescription can eliminate scabies.

 

Pubic lice are visible unlike scabies. If you look you will see them crawling around. There is no mistaking whether or not you have them. If you do, you will know. Rid is a product that is over-the-counter and is usually very effective at killing them. If within the period suggested they are not gone, contact your doctor who will examine you and probably provide a prescription to get rid of them. Often times it can be difficult to tell what you have because genital itching is part of many diseases. In many cases, genital itching that is caused by irritation will clear up on its own if the irritation is removed.

 

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