Thanks to the pandemic, we're all at home way more than usual — and that's a good thing, from a public health perspective. But all that sitting around at home isn't without risk, especially if you're ...

Q. I'm an avid canoe paddler. Back in the 1970s, when I got started canoeing, I learned that wearing denim cutoffs on the river was a very bad idea. I developed terrible jock itch, probably because my ...

Dear Doctor: I'm a 74-year-old male with a stubborn case of jock itch. I've tried every over-the-counter ointment, powder and soap, with no success. A prescription cream keeps it from getting worse, ...

Jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin in the groin area. If you're not careful, you can spread the fungus to other parts of your body. First, try eliminating ...

Psoriasis in your genital area is different from other forms of the disease. Even if you have plaques in other places, it’s easy to mistake itching and burning there for something else. Don’t let ...

If you've ever suffered from a skin condition caused by bacteria or fungus like jock itch, you know how frustrating it can be. The constant discomfort, redness and flakiness can be a lot to bear. But ...

Dear Doctor: I’m a 74-year-old male with a stubborn case of jock itch. I’ve tried every over-the-counter ointment, powder and soap, with no success. A prescription cream keeps it from getting worse, ...