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    Can aloe vera cure jock itch?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    No, aloe vera cannot cure jock itch. Try a different treatment method, such as an anti-fungal cream.
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    Can jock itch be spread through oral or vaginal sex?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Medical Review Board
    Expert Answer
    Yes it can spread through oral or vaginal sex, but mainly through oral sex.
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    What cream is best to treat itching and a fungal infection?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    The best medicine would be Diflucan or Lamisil by prescription. Talk to your doctor to see if you can get a prescription.
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    How do I make the swelling go down on my inner thighs from jock itch?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    You can use an over the counter anti-histamine or simply take Tylenol, but if it persists see a doctor.
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    What do I do if there's broken skin under my scrotum?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    This would be a good time to see a doctor because the broken skin may become infected.
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    Is apple cider vinegar a natural cure for jock itch and can I apply coconut oil if it is completely dry and causes burning sensation?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    I would not apply coconut oil as it may irritate. It causes heat and could irritate. Apple cider vinegar can be a natural cure, but only in the early stages.
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    Is a tanning bed helpful?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    No, this will not help at all. Do not use tanning beds while you have jock itch.
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