jock itch? - General Health Message Board

dominator · 07-17-2003, 08:08 PM

i went to the doctor 2 weeks ago for a rash. it was said to be jock =
itch, i told the doctor i started to use budreauxs butt paste and =
lanacane. he told me to keep using it and if it doesnt work he gave me a =
prescription of ketoconazole. i started taking it monday, it has gotton =
no better. now it covers both upper legs, scrotum, and lower penis. on =
my legs after i dry off my skin is very dry looking, but once i put =
mdicine on it it looks almost purple. is this normal? its burning like =
hell, i have a pain in my penis, and it doesny seem like its going away. =
is the reason for the medicine to dry the fungus out?

rhody · 07-17-2003, 11:36 PM

With any rash, I always first try aloe vera before seeking a doctor. Most of the time, it goes away. If the skin condition doesn't clear up, then I'm off to the doc.

It seems like I use aloe vera for so many other things - like cold sores, sunburn, or bites. It's great for the skin. Also, with any rash, it's best to avoid scratching it. Keep the area clean with mild soap and water, and then with the aloe vera it helps keep away the itch too. The aloe vera can assist in healing and it's relatively inexpensive.