Tinea Cruris - I obtained a jock itch fungus a long time ago and it got up into my rectum and?
Question posted by D Artist on 24 Nov 2010
Last updated on 29 June 2019
... everytime I go to the bathroom it comes back and itches around the opening of my rectum. I must wash it out everyday and put a cream on it. I believe the fungus has migrated into my intestines and from there to other organs in my body. My eardrums itch, my eyes itch. My back itches. Only one doctor gave me Nizoral and it cleared up the itching for a couple of years but it came back and my doctor refuses to give me Nizoral saying it can cause liver damage. A lot of the doctors I've seen don't believe I have a fungus at all since early on in my treatment I took nystatin that killed off the physical signs of a rash but did nothing to stop the itching. So the doctors say they can't see anything, therefore there is nothing. In my opinion nystatin is the devil's drug. It hides the signs of the disease but does nothing to stop the symptoms. It's drivin me nuts. Is there a medication I can take long term to kill off jock itch fungus and is there a doctor who specializes in treating funguses or maybe a clinic or hospital that has a fungus treatment department?
I agree with the butt paste but only that specific brand, Beaudroux’s. I have been using this brand of diaper rash cream for years. My daughter, who is now 12, used to have really bad diaper rashes and this is the only thing that would keep the rashy area dry to heal. So, I recently developed jock itch, and I’m a female, and tried this. Major help and I can see improvement and it’s been three days. Guys, gals, try it. If it doesn’t work for jock itch, save it for when you have chaffed skin or something. And for that itching anus, worm meds. I have had the same feeling at night in particular and I’m guessing it’s worms. I read in a biology book that there are certain types of parasites that come out of the nose, anus, and mouth at night to breathe oxygen. Sounds weird, but hey... I’ve heard of stranger things in nature. Either way, meds can get rid of those worms and the butt paste can help the jock itch.
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James37
15 March 2018
Hopefully this helps you out... I thought I was plagued with a bad jock itch infection that would not go away no matter what I did. Trip to the doctor, ointments, creams, etc. I tried varying medicines for months and nothing worked. I went back to doctor and requested that I get a culture taken of the area. They swabbed the skin and told me a few days later that it was a STAPH INFECTION, not jock itch. The doctor initially diagnosed me with a fungal infection (jock itch), so we were trying to treat a fungus, not a bacteria (staph). They put me on an oral and erythromicin wash and it SEEMED like it went away after a week. A few days later, it was back and worse than ever.
So, now that I knew I was treating staph and not jock itch, I researched endlessly to see what others do. Other people also said Antibiotics did nothing for them and some have been on heavy doses and multiple rounds. I am usually the last person to try a home remedy over getting medicine, but reading the endless stories about how no Antibiotics worked, I took what the most people said and am trying that and it seems like it is working. Keep in mind, I've only been doing it for about 3 days but it is definitely going away.
1) Hibiclens Skin Wash. You can get it at any Walmart or drug store. I use it in the shower. Work up a good lather and let it set for a few minutes before washing.
2) Coconut oil. Sooooo many people kept pointing out coconut oil. It is a powerhouse against bacteria while simultaneously soothing and healing the skin. Extra-Virgin coconut oil. Just warm some up in the microwave for 20 seconds until it is mostly melted and then apply it to the area and surrounding area twice a day.
These are the two things I saw the most that people with a staph infection said worked for them. Also, tea tree oil was mentioned a lot. I am going to be very on point with doing these two things every day for at least 4 weeks. I can't take this infection anymore.
I hope this helps some people that think that they have jock itch and it's actually staph or another bacterial infection. Get a culture done and good luck!
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Corkyejj
20 July 2013
OMG sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place, but I can totally empathize with you. Take a RX called Griseofulvin. I have unknowingly had ringworm for about a year. I'm a girl, so no jock itch, but my body is plastered with ringworm and more upset tingly, so is my scalp which has caused major hair-loss. I'm a very attractive person but have extreme depression and emotional problems, and don't need this. I was prescribed Lamisil for a week... did nothing, had liver function test, and was fine, so switched to griseofulvin. Been on it for a week now and I can notice an improvement. Not huge improvement, but considering I've been riddled with fungus for a year, it's not bad. I was unable to seek help until recently. The dermatologist I went to said there was nothing wrong with me, but then I went to another general doc and he diagnosed ring worm. It's humiliating. Also, my hair is like its stuck in my scalp in rings... does anyone else have this problem?
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Cole Thunder
29 June 2019
So sorry to hear about your problem, that really breaks my heart. My advice would be to use potassium iodine. We use it on our farm to treat the animals but Both my dad and I used it to get rid of ring worm and jock itch, FOR GOOD! It burns pretty bad but it works. You could use a strong tincture, which might work faster but hurts more and might scar temporarily, or you could use iode providone, which is more gentle and hardly stings at all. You can probably get either kind any farm supply store like UFA, or a horse store.
I know this problem is horrible but it doesn’t define you. You can get rid of it and live a great life. And I now realize this is from 2010 but I had it for 3 years till I thought of iodine. So hopefully your better now but if not try it out
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jkrowlingotfl
24 Nov 2012
PLEASE READ FOR JOCK ITCH CURE!!! I PROMISE!!!
I don't know about systemic medicines, but if you want to kill Jock Itch on the surface use Boudreaux's Butt Paste. I had jock it for 5 MONTHS and I tried every over the counter you can name. My doctor also did not believe I had fungus. Regardless Boudreaux's is the best. Put a lot on, as many times during the day as you want and in 2 to 3 days you should see results, after a week of using it you should be cured. Though they say to keep using any treatment for a month because the fungus may still live. Boudreaux's is used for baby rash and works by keeping the area dry and not letting moisture in. I was losing my mind until somehow I stumbled upon this cure. Please give it a try, for your own sanity.
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Mungermomof3
6 June 2012
There is an OTC dandruff shampoo called Nazoral... Use it on the areas 3 times a week
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Inactive
25 Nov 2010
Have you tried fluconazole aka Diflucan, it treats fungal infections in a pill form. You also may have normal allergies and intestinal worms, the worms are very common where I live, have them check you for Pin worms. It would cause you to itch in the area near your rectum. There are meds you can take for that too.
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peterlonz
23 Feb 2012
The jock itch described & the very annoying rectum itch are issues I also have dealt with on & off for 40 years. I think I, & my doctor, have tried everything, & now an inflamed area of rash is seldom seen, but the invisible itch goes on. I think in my case its an auto-immune problem now & treating the symptoms has long been the only option. However for anyone prone to an itchy rectum, I offer this advice: ALWAYS wash your rectum well with warm soapy water, then rinse thoroughly & dry thoroughly. A little cream (typically over the counter mycostatin & hydrocortisone mixture) is then applied. If you are caught out away from home, either carry an emergency kit with you or in the car, OR use the cold water in the WC bowl to clean yourself. Freshly flushed loos do have clean water, you can re-flush as necessary & use paper to dry off.
This method may sound a bit offensive but beware the dreaded itch is much worse, it can start in 20 minutes & then take a day to eliminate. So ALWAYS WASH. BTW the original poster here should insist on a referral to an experienced dermatologist, they see such cases often, & know what works & what does not & the associated risks. Good luck to those so afflicted.
