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Jock Itch Discharge Instructions


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Ringworm is a skin infection. It is caused by a germ. It is not caused by a worm. The infected skin is often shaped like a ring with reddish edges. The center may be flaky, dry, and itchy. You can have ringworm on all parts of your body. Jock itch is the name for ringworm in your groin area. ‚  
This infection spreads easily from one person to another. You can get it by touching other people or by touching things that they have touched. The germs can also be spread by pets. ‚  


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What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Keep your skin clean and dry. Shower each day. Dry your groin well after showering.
  • Wear loose clothing that will not rub and bother the infected area.
  • Change your clothes and towels each day while you are infected.
  • Wash anything that has touched your rash in hot water. This includes towels and clothing.
  • Do not scratch the rash. Scratching may cause it to spread or get infected.

What follow-up care is needed?


Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Fight an infection
  • Kill the fungus
  • Help with itching

Will physical activity be limited?


Do not play sports where you have to touch other people, like wrestling, until your rash is gone. Do not share sports equipment until your rash is gone. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • Infection
  • Open sores
  • Scarring

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • Wash your hands regularly. Wash for 20 seconds with soap and running water.
  • Clean exercise equipment at the gym before you use it.
  • Wear slippers or sandals in public areas like spas, locker rooms, and gym showers.
  • Keep your groin clean. Dry it well before putting on underwear and clothing.
  • Use a drying powder after showering or bathing.
  • Do not share personal items like towels, clothing, or sports equipment.
  • Wash athletic supporters often.
  • Do not touch your pets if they have bald spots. Take them to the vet to check for ringworm.
  • Use talcum powder to control sweaty feet and hands.
  • Change your socks and underwear each day.
  • Watch other members of your family carefully for signs of ringworm. It is very easy to catch ringworm from other people.

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills.
  • Signs of wound infection. These include swelling, redness, warmth around the sores; too much pain when touched; yellowish, greenish, or bloody discharge; foul smell coming from the sores; sores opens up.
  • Infected area spreads after treatment
  • You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you how to care for my skin.
  • I can tell you what I will do if my infected area is warm, red, tender, swollen or has sores that break open.

Where can I learn more?


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚  
http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/dermatophytes/ ‚  
http://www.cdc.gov/bam/body/locker_boys.html ‚  
KidsHealth ‚  
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/fungal/ringworm.html ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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