The first concern is whether the diagnosis is correct.

Q: I’m a 74-year-old man with a stubborn case of jock itch. I’ve tried every over-the-counter ointment, powder and soap, with no success. A prescription cream keeps it from getting worse, but it doesn ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly ...

Jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin in the groin area. If you're not careful, you can spread the fungus to other parts of your body. First, try eliminating ...