Leftyjockey (Canada) on 12/02/2015:
I used a basic unscented deodorant, and when it got super dry and itch, I sprayed a vinegar / water 50/50 solution to alleviate the itchiness. After a few months of suffering from this insane jock itch, I'm seeing a difference!
My groin area got very scaly, so I rubbed the skin with anti fungal ointment to scrape off (definitely not by scratching! ) the dead skin. My guess is that it's a direct result from fungus dying off.
I also sprinkled baking soda on my mattress and left it for hours, and after putting on new sheets, the crawling feeling around the groin totally disappeared.
*** I have tried countless over the counter creams, coconut oil, aloe Vera, and nothing really worked.
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Josh (Houston, Tx) on 06/20/2014:
I don't believe you are going to get rid of jock itch without burning. Almost everything that provides relief burns including OTC sprays. View Entire Thread
Blazemoney57 (Short Hills, New Jersey, USA) on 08/12/2012:
WARNING- Do not use deodorant on jock itch, even if on top of antifungal cream, it will burn like heck and will do anything but make your day! View Entire Thread
Thomas (Windsor, Vermont) on 08/10/2012:
Used some basic unscented deodorant spray ($3) in my groin area today on top of my antifungal cream. Wow, what a difference! My groin stayed dry all day (it's really really humid) and all through my workout. Yesterday I itched and sweat like crazy... Today, no itch at all. Amazing. View Entire Thread
Brian (Northampton, Ma) on 08/24/2011:
I finally found something that keeps jock itch at bay. Preventing it seems to work better than any "cure" ever did. I just spray on Arrid Extra Extra Dry anti-perspirant every day or every other day and it stays away.
Frank (Brisbane, Australia) on 02/20/2009:
I think I had jock itch for months maybe longer. I found a site which I lost which suggested deodorant for tinea. I had a rash on both legs starting at the groin and extending 3 inches down. It matched the descriptions, red and darker on the leading edge. I used my wife's roll on deodorant by smearing on a light coat each morning after my shower. It cleared up in less than 2 weeks, but it had an initial effect in the first few days. 3 weeks and there is now hardly any sign of it. I think most deodorants have the same ingredients.
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