Is Jock Itch Cream the Same As Athelete's Foot Cream?

Both athlete's foot and jock itch are caused by the tinea fungus. They affect different parts of the body and can be treated with similar anti-fungal creams and sprays.

Symptoms of jock itch

• Tinea cruris, or jock itch, is usually a ring-shaped rash located on the inner thigh, buttocks or genital area. While it is common in men, it can occur in women as well.

Treatments for jock itch

• Over-the-counter anti-fungal creams such as those containing miconazole or terbinafine will often cure tinea cruris. There are also prescription topical and oral options if over-the-counter medicines fail to provide a cure.

Symptoms of athlete's foot

• Tinea pedis will often present itself between the toes, causing cracking of the skin, redness and itching.

Treatments for athlete's foot

• Many of the same creams used to treat jock itch will also treat athlete's foot, such as miconazole, clotrimazole and tolnaftate. There are also several sprays and powders available containing these ingredients.

Prevent infection

• Do not walk barefoot in public places or borrow a friend's shoes. Avoid wearing tight or body-hugging underwear and change them frequently.