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Scratch NOT That Itch!
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 Get that nasty itch under control? Don't have people around you wonder what's going on down there!
Are you a woman? If so, what is your pet peeve?
So many women (and maybe some men?) would answer ''a man scratching himself (read 'his private parts') in public.''
Evidently, women have no sympathy with men suffering from what is commonly known as a jock itch! But it's not only women who turn up their noses at such behaviour.
According to a Sky News report, earlier this year, Italy's Court of Appeal issued a new 'hands-off' landmark ruling - outlawing men from scratching their crotches in public. According to the ruling, blatant scratching or holding is ''an act contrary to decorum and public decency.''
If you're a man and wondering whether in Italy, a furtive scratch now and then would also be punished likewise, may we suggest that irrespective of where you live, permanently remedy the situation - get rid of that itch, and halt the scratch-itch cycle in its tracks!
Let's face it - unlike in Italy where superstitious men touch their private parts for good luck (duh!), most men scratch because they feel itchy.
Itches 'down under', so to speak, or jock itches are commonly caused by fungal infections. If you're predisposed to such itches, we present a few tips to avoid drawing the attention of every female in the vicinity for all the wrong reasons.
Get that itch under control
While it is normal for certain fungi to live on our skin, the moist and warm environment that prevails during the monsoons can cause fungi to multiply rapidly, leading you to experience a pressing need to itch. So what should you do?
- Take action as soon as you see signs of jock itch - which typically looks like a raised reddish rash that is usually circular in pattern on your inner thighs. Contact your family physician or dermatologist - he'll probably prescribe a topical anti-fungal ointment to apply once or twice a day for a fortnight. A meeting with your doc is also useful because he will be able to confirm that your infection is indeed fungal and not due to any other cause like yeast, a drug reaction, allergy, eczema, psoriasis, or even a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease etc.
- In fact, if your doctor finds that your infection is widespread or that you have developed secondary infections say on the feet or hands or underarms - which occur easily enough given the contagious nature of fungi - he may also prescribe suitable oral antibiotic medication.
- In addition, you need to keep the affected area clean and dry. For the latter, your doctor may also recommend a talcum powder.
- It also helps to avoid clothing that might irritate the infected area. Avoid nylon underwear. Consider the monsoon season an extension of summer and continue to patronize summer fabrics. Loose-fitting cotton underwear such as boxer shorts work better than briefs.
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