John Dugan
John Dugan is a respected professional author who is noted for his contributions to a variety of news organizations, magazines and websites.
It’s an understandable equation: Summer=heat=sweat=jock itch. Sure, it’s a little more complicated than that, but this simple equation pretty much says it all. With the summer months here and the temperature rising every day, guys are getting hotter and sweatier. And once heat and sweat increase, so does the opportunity for an itchy penis to make its unwelcome presence known. Now, on the scale of penis health issues, jock itch is no crisis, being more of an annoyance than anything else. But as annoyances go, it’s pretty darn annoying.
So if summer sweat is here, what can a guy do to keep jock itch at bay or under control? First, it helps to know a little about what jock itch is.
A fungus
Jock itch isn’t just an itch that appears out of nowhere; it’s actually the result of a fungal infection. Like all fungi, jock itch is attracted to places that are dark and moist; sound like any crotches you know?
Jock itch presents as a red or pink rash on or around the penis, balls and anus. And as the name implies, it can itch like crazy. And although any guy can get it, people with certain conditions, such as diabetes or obesity, are more prone to jock itch than are others.
Sweat
Because jock itch thrives in a moist environment, it pays to take steps to combat summer sweat. Here are a few ways to do that.
If a guy does come down with jock itch, there are numerous over-the-counter options he can use. Sometimes a case will be stubborn and require the help of a doctor.
Keeping sweat and jock itch under control are all part of good penis care. So is the daily use of a top notch penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Seek out a crème that includes a combination of hydrating agents, such as shea butter and vitamin E, to help preserve the natural oils that keep skin smooth, even when sweat is wreaking havoc on the skin. The best crème will also include vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, which is required for cell metabolism and the maintenance of healthy penile tissue.
By John Dugan
Jock itch can strike a man at any time, but it’s especially likely in the summer, when all of that excess heat creates intense sweat conditions. Staying dry is key to fighting it.
John Dugan is a respected professional author who is noted for his contributions to a variety of news organizations, magazines and websites.