The Tinea Cruris is the inguinal mycosis, also called dermatophytosis, a dermatological infestation often accused by the masculine, sports people, who go to gyms, showers, saunas and Turkish baths.
This is not because these are dangerous or unhygienic places, but because tinea cruris develops in damp environments, if in contact with synthetic clothing, as can be the technical suits, if you sweat a lot and spend many hours rubbing the inguinal part, let us think, for example, of cyclists.
This also explains why the lovers of spa treatments and Turkish saunas and baths abhor the use of swimwear: better to use a breathable cotton towel to take with you to the hammam to cover yourself and not to come into contact with common surfaces .
The elastic of the costume or the lycra can hold back bacteria and favor their proliferation. Even the obese subjects, both women and men, can be victims of tinea cruris : it is important to clean the folds of the skin well and keep them dry, even with the help of medicated talcs, or gauzes.
Causes of inguinal mycosis
The pathogenic agent of inguinal mycosis is a fungus, Trichophyton Rubrum that adapts to wet environments and can infect from one subject to another.
The mycosis shows an initial redness in the groin area that can extend both to the abdomen and to the thighs and buttocks. Fortunately it does not affect the private parts ; the spots then develop in relief and with itchy flakes.
Only the doctor can make a correct diagnosis because at first this pathology is similar to other forms of infection. A diagnostic test must be performed to identify the fungus and prepare the correct prophylaxis.
Remedies for inguinal mycosis
Your doctor will prescribe antifungal ointments or even corticosteroids for local use. We can combine some natural remedies to relieve burning and itching, to disinfect and enhance the antibacterial and antifungal effect.
Washes with mallow and lavender
First of all it is good to carry out frequent washing of the part with a decongestant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal action . Mallow is an excellent soothing, healing and decongestant aid, thanks to its mucilage.
We can prepare the cleansing water with an infusion of Mallow leaves which we will let cool or even cool for external use to which we will add 3 or 5 drops (for 300 ml of infusion) of Lavender essential oil. Lavender is a natural antibacterial, it carries out an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic action.
Ointments with aloe gel and tea tree oil
We can alternate with medical ointments, the Aloe Vera gel enriched with Tea Tree essential oil. Aloe Vera is a soothing, refreshing, healing, rich in mucilage and tea tree is a powerful antifungal, antibacterial: mixed together (a nut of gel + 3 drops of essential oil) and applied on the parts help to soothe the burning, disinfect and counteract the fungus.
These simple but effective remedies can also be used once the fungus has been eliminated to prevent recurrence, to keep the parts hydrated and disinfected before and after sports activities.
