Diagnosis and Treatment
Your doctor will usually diagnose jock itch based on the appearance of the skin. Tests are usually not necessary. He or she may:
- Ask if you've been around places where you might catch it, or if you have been in contact with other people who may have it
- Take skin scrapings from the area to confirm the diagnosis
Jock itch can get complicated
Jock itch may be less serious than other fungal infections, but it can last for weeks or months. Left untreated, a fungal infection can lead to more serious infections. It may even enter your bloodstream and cause an allergic reaction.
How to treat your jock itch
Jock itch almost always gets better with treatment, which usually includes:
- Careful skin care—it's important to keep the skin clean and dry Helpful tips
- A topical antifungal—a cream or lotion applied to the skin
Sometimes, if the fungal infection is severe, other treatments are required. It's important to follow your doctor's direction to clear up the infection and prevent it from coming back.
Important Product Safety Information
OXISTAT® is approved for topical use in these skin infections:
- OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION—for athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for ringworm, jock itch and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor in children. Please note: these conditions are rare in children under age 12.
The most common side effects reported with OXISTAT® were itching and burning.
OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION are not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use.
For more information, consult your healthcare provider.
Please see the link to the Full Prescribing Information below.
OXISTAT® (oxiconazole nitrate) Cream & Lotion Full Prescribing Information
