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Jock itch is common fungal skin infection in the groin area as well as thighs. This infection appears when the groin gets sweaty and is not dried appropriately providing conducive environment for the multiplication of the fungi. It is given the name jock itch because it is common in athletes.

Any person, who sweats a lot, can get this infection. Individuals may develop jock itch due to hot and humid climate, wearing tight clothes or sharing their clothes with others. Symptoms may include circular, red, elevated rashes combined with itching or burning of infected skin. It might cause cracking or peeling of skin too.

Home Remedies For Jock Itch

Garlic

Garlic has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is very effective in treating jock itch. Take two cloves of raw garlic and crush them well. Apply this crushed garlic on the area infected with jock itch. This will control the spreading of the infection to other areas and will help lessen itching and pain.

The other way of using garlic for treating jock itch is by mixing crushed garlic along with some olive oil and applying this mixture on the skin infected by the fungus. Garlic heals wound and improves the immune system of the body. It can also be taken as a supplement on a regular basis, due to its multiple benefits for the body.

Salt-Water Bath

Salt is very useful in curing any skin infection. A salt-water bath can be useful in treating blisters and boils. Salt-water dip or bath is very good and the easiest remedy for jock itches. Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water.

Then add salt liberally to it. Immerse your body in the solution for more than half an hour. Practice this at least two times a week for best results. It heals the infection very fast and controls the fungal growth. Both Epsom salt and iodized salt can be used..

Honey

Applying pure honey on the skin infection can be beneficial. The antimicrobial properties of honey will act against the fungus. A paste of crushed garlic cloves and honey can be applied over the infected region for immediate relief.

This paste may cause some discomfort like stinging for some time, but soon will lessen the inflammation and irritation. Application of honey, olive oil and bee wax mixture (equal proportion of all three) can be helpful to heal jock itch. Follow this for three weeks for good results.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Take one-teaspoon apple cider vinegar and mix it with one tumbler of water. Apply this on the skin infected by jock itch and let it dry for some time. Wash it with cold water completely. Repeat this procedure for two or three times a day and particularly before sleeping.

Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, which are strong enough to control various skin infections. Mix one-teaspoon apple cider vinegar with half-cup butter and make a fine paste. Refrigerate this for five hours and after that apply the mixture on the area infected by jock itch. This soothes the infected skin and helps in curing the condition, but it not recommended for people with sensitive skin.

Onion

Onions have powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. They are useful in treating jock itch. Take two onions, cut them and grind to make a fine paste.

Apply this paste on the area infected by jock itch. Wash the area completely with lukewarm water after about 30 minutes. Pat dry the infected area using a blow dryer. Onion juice can also be used instead of onion paste. Consuming more onions can boost the immunity of the body and will protect the body from microbial infections.

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