Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch

Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch are fungal infections that are caused by the same fungus, but are located in different locations on your body, Athlete's Foot on the feet and Jock Itch is on the inside of upper leg

The symptoms are an itchy red rash and scaly skin

To treat it, do the following

1. Wash the area with antibacterial soap
2. (For Athlete's Foot) Soak your feet in salt water for 10 minutes
3. Apply Antifungal Cream. This can be found in pharmacies

PREVENTION: To avoid Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch, avoid wearing wet clothes and wash your clothes frequently.

If your Athlete's Foot or Jock Itch doesn't go away after following these steps, see a doctor.

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