1. Jock Itch Nada Asfour 02-14-12 Anatomy + Physiology block 4

2. What is Jock Itch? Jock itch is an infection caused by the growth of fungus usually in the groin area. Another name for this skin disease is tinea cruris. Jock itch is most common in men and adolescent boys. This skin disease maybe contagious and can be passed through unwashed clothing, or direct skin-to-skin contact.

3. Minor case of Jock Itch on inner thigh

4. Another case of Jock Itch

5. What causes Jock Itch? Jock itch is caused by the build up of fungi in the groin area. If the groin area gets sweaty and does not properly dry, fungi will soon multiply. Jock Itch is also triggered from the friction of clothes in the groin area.

6. Signs and Symptoms Jock Itch usually begins with a mild itch in the groin region. The itching can get worse through time.The rash may become rough or dry, and even develop pus bumps. Itching may even spread to the penis, scrotum, labia vagina, or anus regions. Symptoms include flaking, peeling, or cracking of the skin, and skin redness.

7. If rash gets worse, bumps begin to develop

8. Treatments Most cases of Jock Itch are very easily cured. This skin disease can be cured with the following; -Self-care treatment. -Keeping skin clean and dry. -Don't wear clothing that may rub or irritate infected area. -Apply over the counter powders or anti-fungal that may contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or tolnaftate.

9. Jock Itch cream can be found at any local pharmacy

10. Bibliography "Jock Itch." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. Burns, Andrews M. "Jock Itch - PubMed Health." PubMed Health. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. "Jock Itch Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What Are Signs and Symptoms of Jock Itch? on MedicineNet." Web. 10 Feb. 2012. I hope you enjoyed this presentation more than I enjoyed making it.