WE'VE ALL had it—a pesky persistent itch down there that demands to be scratched (and scratched and scratched) no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Awkward. If it sticks around, it could be ...

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

The cream is formulated with terbinafine hydrochloride 1%, an antifungal ingredient that cures most jock itch in one week. Jock itch is a significant business for retailers, impacting an estimated 10% ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been suffering for some time with jock itch. The resulting scratching leaves my groin area and thighs abraded and oftentimes bleeding. In addition to the ketoconazole I’ve been ...

Dear Doctor: I'm a 74-year-old male 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, ...

Drug-resistant fungal infections are appearing in the United States, resulting in highly contagious and tough-to-treat cases of ringworm, also known as jock itch or athlete's foot, experts warn in a ...

Q: I’ve been trying to prevent athlete’s foot and jock itch off and on since I worked at a swimming pool in 1969. My current routine: 1. Keep it dry. Remove clothing promptly after exercise and dry ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been suffering for some time with jock itch. The resulting scratching leaves my groin area and thighs abraded and oftentimes bleeding. In addition to the ketoconazole I’ve been ...