Beware of finding fungus in unlikely places
The best way to avoid any kind of Athlete's foot is to keep your ambulatory regions unsuitable for fungus; that is, clean and dry. Change your socks frequently, wash the floor and wear sandals in public showers. Treatment of Athlete's foot may only require antifungal foot powders, but may require prescribed oral antifungals or antifungal creams and soaps.
Unfortunately for jocks, Athlete's foot is not necessarily restricted to your footpaws; it can be transferred to the groin or the hands. Fungus is thought to travel from feet to groin, or from one groin to another, by sharing towels or clothes. If you have athlete's foot, use a separate towel for your feet and for the rest of you to avoid spreading around fungus. When the fungus attacks the groin, it is known as Tinea cruris, or Jock Itch. It is more than three times as common in men than in women, and your chances of getting this lovely mold increase if you wear wet or tight-fitting clothes for long periods of time. Crotch-rot, as it is colloquially referred to, manifests itself in little lesions or papules surrounded by scaling, and while the penis and scrotum are typically unaffected, the infection can extend to the buttocks, or any adjacent areas where the skin creases.
Treatment for Jock Itch includes checking the rest of the body for fungi, as studies show that half of all patients with Tinea cruris have Tinea pedis. It is important to treat all infections at once, because of the contagious nature of fungus, and to avoid contact between body parts. Have a separate foot towel and put your socks on before your shorts. As well, it is essential to thoroughly dry the groin area before dressing, as moisture contributes to the likelihood of fungal infection.
There are plenty of other fungi to talk about - yeast infections, nail fungus, thrush, giant carnivorous mushrooms, etc. Yeast infections can occur anywhere on the body that is warm and moist, not just in the vagina. They occur in clammy folds of skin, such as under the breast or in the armpit. Nail fungus is caused by the same things that cause athlete's foot, and they are often found in pair.
Avoid fungus. It's unsightly and not so very healthy and is best when absent. Keep your feet, groin and the rest of your epidermis clean and dry. Switch towels often, wear breathable shoes, don't step on ugly mushrooms. And don't share panties.
Unfortunately for jocks, Athlete's foot is not necessarily restricted to your footpaws; it can be transferred to the groin or the hands. Fungus is thought to travel from feet to groin, or from one groin to another, by sharing towels or clothes. If you have athlete's foot, use a separate towel for your feet and for the rest of you to avoid spreading around fungus. When the fungus attacks the groin, it is known as Tinea cruris, or Jock Itch. It is more than three times as common in men than in women, and your chances of getting this lovely mold increase if you wear wet or tight-fitting clothes for long periods of time. Crotch-rot, as it is colloquially referred to, manifests itself in little lesions or papules surrounded by scaling, and while the penis and scrotum are typically unaffected, the infection can extend to the buttocks, or any adjacent areas where the skin creases.
Treatment for Jock Itch includes checking the rest of the body for fungi, as studies show that half of all patients with Tinea cruris have Tinea pedis. It is important to treat all infections at once, because of the contagious nature of fungus, and to avoid contact between body parts. Have a separate foot towel and put your socks on before your shorts. As well, it is essential to thoroughly dry the groin area before dressing, as moisture contributes to the likelihood of fungal infection.
There are plenty of other fungi to talk about - yeast infections, nail fungus, thrush, giant carnivorous mushrooms, etc. Yeast infections can occur anywhere on the body that is warm and moist, not just in the vagina. They occur in clammy folds of skin, such as under the breast or in the armpit. Nail fungus is caused by the same things that cause athlete's foot, and they are often found in pair.
Avoid fungus. It's unsightly and not so very healthy and is best when absent. Keep your feet, groin and the rest of your epidermis clean and dry. Switch towels often, wear breathable shoes, don't step on ugly mushrooms. And don't share panties.
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