My husband is crucified with itching on his scrotum and inner groin with red lumps flaring up. He has tried many creams and lotions and has been using Betnovate for many years which is not good either. Can anyone suggest something to give him some relief?
Many Thanks
A grateful wife
Please help! Best prevention or cure for Jock itch. All things considered. Thanks?
- Posted:
- 22 Nov 2011 by GratefulWife
- Topics:
- pruritus, tinea cruris, betnovate, cream
Answers (4)
22 Nov 2011
Rather unfortunate & do feel for your husband, perhaps reading this article would help: http://www.medicinenet.com/jock_itch/page3.htm
Do let me know, please, best wishes!
22 Nov 2011
Hello, has he tried to treat it with an oral pill as well, there is one called diflucan aka fluconazole that he could take as well as treating just the skin. Also make sure he doesn't also have a condition called folliculitis. That is an infection of the pores the hair comes out of. He could háček both conditions as the same time. He needs to make sure while he is treating these conditions that he doesn't put any clothing on that he has worn without washing them and keep that area as dry as possible. Moisture tends to make fungal infections worse, so use just a little bit of cream aand rub in well then dry or wipe it with a soft, clean cloth. Patti
Thanks Patti for your reply. Yes he has tried the oral pill as a member of his family is a GP and prescribed it but no effect. He also washes at least 3 times a day and applies Betnovate to help relieve the itch. We'll keep trying different things to hopefully find some sort of relief.
Many Thanks again.
22 Nov 2011
Theres an onitment, it contains zinc and I've used it over 60 years and counting. Its contains 15% Zinc oxide, lanolin, paraffin, cetosterayl, as well as white petrolatum. It heals most any bruise, cut, abrasion. It heals and soothes. Its been around at least close to 80 years and used throughout Europe and North America. I get the original formula from the Netherlands. It is sold, by various drug companies/laboratorys in North America. I call it my wonder medication, for it truly is just that. Best wishes,
And the name of this product is...
Option+ Distributed By UNIPRIX INC, MTL,PQ. And manufactured VALMO Laboratory, Trois- Rivieries, Quebec G8Z 2M5
23 Nov 2011
Grateful wife first I think he should see a dr then you may think ths is a strange answer but get him vagisil cream and that should help. Wants he see the dr and clears it up for good. Tell him to use a deoderant spray down there to stop to much sweat. Kinda like fda spray. That's my advise. Jaime
Thanks Jaime, we have seen a GP and he has been sent to different specialists over the years, but nothing seems to relieve the itch. It's all trial and error. Maybe we'll try vagisil now, don't think we've tried that. Thanks again.
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Many Thanks for your speedy reply. We have been studying these links for a few years now and have tried many methods of prevention. But nothing seems to help. We'll keep trying and hopefully the cure will come along eventually.
Thanks Again.
Most welcome, please keep well, both you & your hubby, my best wishes!