In high school, the "jocks" were always the guys who were “cool.” They had muscles, girls and fast cars, and as a result, the weak ones in the crowd were often desperate to get anything that would be associated with the jock life. Unfortunately, one thing that's associated with jocks isn't something the average person would want. It's jock itch, and when it strikes, proper male organ health techniques are required in order to make the dry, itchy manhood skin disappear.

Funky Fungus

Jock itch is caused by a wee little fungus spore that has made the journey from one infected person to another. Once it arrives, it begins to copy and spread, invading the area and pervading the pelvic region with an itchy, burning rash. Skin that was once soft and smooth can become rough and scaly, with wheals of redness and pockets of blistering. All of this damage can also be intensely painful, and men can augment the damage by scratching, digging and otherwise abrading the area in a desperate search for relief.

Jock itch typically avoids the male organ itself, but it might take over the upper thighs and the sack. Some men even have irritated skin between their butt cheeks. All of these spots are sensitive, and men can be uncomfortable with the idea of talking about their woes with outsiders. Rather than getting help from a professional, these shy guys can try at-home treatments that can make the original problem so much worse.

Bad Medicine

There are a number of fluids uninformed men might slather on their intimate bits when they're attacked by jock itch, including:

• Antifungal creams made for athlete's foot
• Bleach
• Oils infused with cayenne pepper
• Listerine
• Iodine

In theory, all of these products could kill fungal colonies and get a man on the road to wellness. However, they're all quite harsh, capable of sending a man to his knees with pain on just the slightest exposure. That burning and stinging might persist for a long period of time, too, as the drying action of some of these products can damage delicate skin to such a degree that tiny cracks form. A man that just had a case of jock itch on his legs could quickly become a man with a painful male organ, and a persistent case of jock itch, if these at-home remedies are used.

Better Choices

Jock itch can be quickly and effectively treated with medications made specifically for the pelvic area. Some of these creams are even available in pharmacies, meaning that a man can work on his private problems in private, without even telling a doctor about the details of his pain.

Some cases of jock itch can be persistent, however, and they could still produce symptoms when they're under attack by an over-the-counter product. Men who just aren't improving are encouraged to visit their doctors and ask for a stronger type of medication. Creams or even oral medications could help a guy to get rid of the gunk, once and for all.

Prevention is Key

Since fungus loves spaces that are warm and dark, prevention experts often advocate in-depth towel work after showers and baths. Scrubbing the skin can help to remove even the smallest trace of water, and that might give fungus just a little less incentive to take over. Unfortunately, scrubbing like this can do intense damage to the male organ, particularly if that towel has a thick pile and a rough surface.

Using a male organ health creme (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) after a toweling like this might help. These products contain emollients that can soothe skin that's been buffed to a polish, and the vitamin content of a quality product can nourish the cells of the skin, so they'll better resist the next towel-based attack. If scrubbing is a part of a man's jock itch prevention strategy, a male organ health creme really is a must. 

For additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity, and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ, visit: http://www.man1health.com. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.