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Jock itch and training (probably TMI)
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drm437
Aug 5, 18 7:00
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So I’m pretty confident that I have Jock itch. It’s itchy but I can run with it. I went to the pharmacy and got what I asked.

Can I still run/bike with this or should I just wait it out - as painful as that’ll be as I’m training for an Ironman in a couple months.

Any other tips? Should I use body glide while I run? Does gold bond actually work or is that bs.
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If it gets worse with the over counter stuff I’ll obviously go to the dr. Just to get that out of the way.
Dan Mayberry
Amateur a lot of things, professional a few things.
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Re: Jock itch and training (probably TMI) [drm437] [ In reply to ]
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T3_Beer
Aug 5, 18 7:10
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Put some athletes foot cream on it, that will get rid of it.
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trail
Aug 5, 18 7:12
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What T3 said. Get whatever topical cream you got from the pharmacist on there, a layer of chamois cream to prevent chafing then get the F out there and train, mofo.
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drm437
Aug 5, 18 7:23
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trail wrote:
What T3 said. Get whatever topical cream you got from the pharmacist on there, a layer of chamois cream to prevent chafing then get the F out there and train, mofo.

Nice!

Thanks to you both. I did a half last weekend and looked need around in my tri kit for like 4 hours after. It’s my fault.
Dan Mayberry
Amateur a lot of things, professional a few things.
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TriRugby
Aug 5, 18 7:23
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Tinea corporis (jock itch) usually responds really well to topical antifungals. You should see symptoms improve quickly but make sure to continue to use the cream a few days after you think it's gone. The biking will definitely slow the healing. Fungal infections love warm wet environments (i.e sweaty balls). If you can tolerate biking get your shorts off asap and wash and dry as soon as possible. Don't use bodyglide, gold bond would be much better to create a dryer environment. Try to wear loose fitting clothing and get as much air to the area to help heal faster.
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PennBen
Aug 5, 18 7:27
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I believe the term is schmegma LOL

Wash everything involved. Then treat with over the counter and if you aren't sure Neosporin or Cortisone 10 will cure about anything.
(just remember free advice is worth what you pay for it :-)
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drm437
Aug 5, 18 7:31
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TriRugby wrote:
Tinea corporis (jock itch) usually responds really well to topical antifungals. You should see symptoms improve quickly but make sure to continue to use the cream a few days after you think it's gone. The biking will definitely slow the healing. Fungal infections love warm wet environments (i.e sweaty balls). If you can tolerate biking get your shorts off asap and wash and dry as soon as possible. Don't use bodyglide, gold bond would be much better to create a dryer environment. Try to wear loose fitting clothing and get as much air to the area to help heal faster.

Thanks!

Much appreciated.
Dan Mayberry
Amateur a lot of things, professional a few things.
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Re: Jock itch and training (probably TMI) [PennBen] [ In reply to ]
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drm437
Aug 5, 18 8:12
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PennBen wrote:
I believe the term is schmegma LOL

Wash everything involved. Then treat with over the counter and if you aren't sure Neosporin or Cortisone 10 will cure about anything.
(just remember free advice is worth what you pay for it :-)

Lol
Dan Mayberry
Amateur a lot of things, professional a few things.
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daustin
Aug 5, 18 11:06
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drm437 wrote:
trail wrote:
What T3 said. Get whatever topical cream you got from the pharmacist on there, a layer of chamois cream to prevent chafing then get the F out there and train, mofo.

Nice!

Thanks to you both. I did a half last weekend and looked need around in my tri kit for like 4 hours after. It’s my fault.

Oh geez! 4 hours in a nasty tri kit. That’ll do it. I finish racing and practically bolt to the car to get out of my tri kit.
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JackStraw13
Aug 5, 18 18:22
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Get some Lamisil spray. It’s the best OTC anti fungal. Use till goes away, then a couple days more to make sure. I didn’t sleep at a Holiday Inn last night but I am a pharmacist 😜
Let food be thy medicine...
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MikeM126
Aug 7, 18 13:39
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Another vote for Lamisil spray!




..I, umm, heard from a friend it works really well..
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tfleeger
Aug 7, 18 13:49
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mickison wrote:

Oh geez! 4 hours in a nasty tri kit. That’ll do it. I finish racing and practically bolt to the car to get out of my tri kit.

i don't really understand this line of thought. if its a time based issue, wouldn't every IM competitor get infected? they're in their nasty tri-kit for up to 17 hours.
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daustin
Aug 7, 18 14:01
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Doesn’t mean you will but it’s best to get out of sweaty clothes as soon as you can.
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