Vad är ljumsksvamp?
När man drabbas av ljumsksvamp får man utslag som kliar och sitter långt upp på insidorna av låren. Ibland kan utslagen även uppstå på pungen. Om inte svampen behandlas kan den sprida sig och få fäste på en större yta. Den kan även sprida sig till skinkorna.
What is jock itch?
Jock itch causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of your body. Jock itch gets its name because it is common in people who sweat a lot, as do athletes. It also is more likely to occur in people who are overweight. Although often uncomfortable and bothersome, jock itch usually isn’t serious.
How do doctors test for jock itch?
If the diagnosis isn’t clear-cut, your doctor may take skin scrapings or samples from the infected area for study under a microscope. For mild jock itch, your doctor may suggest first using an over-the-counter antifungal ointment, lotion, powder or spray.
What does it mean when you have a rash on your Jock?
Jock itch causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of your body. Jock itch gets its name because it is common in people who sweat a lot, as do athletes. It also is more likely to occur in people who are overweight.
How do you get rid of jock itch?
Reduce your risk of jock itch by taking these steps: Stay dry. Keep your groin area dry. Dry your genital area and inner thighs thoroughly with a clean towel after showering or exercising. Use powder around your groin area to prevent excess moisture.
Hur vet man att man har svamp i ljumsken?
Det är lätt att se när huden i ljumsken blir infekterad av svamp – det kliar och svider och ofta ger svampen ett rödbrunt och fjällande utslag högt upp på insidan av låren och ibland även på pungen. Svampen kan sprida sig långt ner på benen och till skinkorna om den inte behandlas.