Jock itch
Jock itch is also called tinea cruris. (Cruris means "of the leg" in Latin, hinting at the groin area where the infection occurs.) Jock itch is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. It is common among people who sweat heavily—such as athletes or “jocks”—as well as people who are overweight. Though men are more likely to get jock itch, women may get it, too. Like other tinea infections, jock itch is very easily spread.
Only NAFTIN CREAM, 2% is indicated for the treatment of tinea cruris; NAFTIN GEL 2% is not indicated for this use.
Symptoms
- A red, itchy, ring-shaped rash starts in the groin area
- The rash may spread out in a half-moon shape to the upper thigh
- A line of small, raised blisters may form as the border of the rash
- Flaky and scaly skin
QUICK TIP:
When getting dressed, put on socks before underwear.
DID YOU KNOW?
Jock itch is often caused by the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot between the toes. The fungus may travel from a person’s hands, clothing, or even from a towel they used to wipe their feet.
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE: NAFTIN (naftifine hydrochloride) GEL 2% is an allylamine antifungal indicated for the treatment of athlete’s foot between the toes caused by fungus in patients 12 years of age and older.
WARNING: If there is redness or irritation on the skin with the use of NAFTIN GEL 2%, stop treatment and speak with your doctor.
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS:
1. NAFTIN GEL 2% is only for use on top of the skin. NAFTIN GEL 2% should not be used in the mouth, eyes, or vagina.
2. If there is irritation or redness with the use of NAFTIN GEL 2%, treatment should be stopped. Contact your doctor if you have irritation or redness on the skin after using NAFTIN GEL 2%.
Cancer Risk: It is not known whether NAFTIN causes cancer or causes a risk of cancer. Long-term studies to evaluate the risk of cancer from NAFTIN GEL 2% have not been done.
Pregnancy: Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. NAFTIN GEL 2% should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit to the mother is greater than the risk to the unborn baby.
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because many drugs pass into breast milk, women who are nursing should take care when using NAFTIN GEL 2%.
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in children under 12 years old has not been proven.
SIDE EFFECTS: In clinical trials with NAFTIN GEL 2%, the most common side effect was itching on the skin where the medicine was applied.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.