Topical treatments include poultices of peppermint, oregano, or lavender.
Tea tree oil diluted with a carrier oil of almond oil can be applied to the rash several times per day.
Cedarwood and jasmine oils can relieve itching when applied in the same manner.
Grapefruit seed extract can be taken as a strong solution of 15 drops in 1 oz of water.
Bupleurum, or Chinese thoroughwax, is an Asian plant that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Japanese Kampo formulations to treat jock itch and other fungal skin infections. Bupleurum contains compounds known as saikosaponins, which have anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects.
A good remedy for jock itch is to wash the groin area with the diluted juice of a freshly squeezed lemon, which can help dry up the rash.
A hair dryer on the cool setting can also be used on the area after showering to dry it thoroughly.
A warm bath relieves itching in many patients.
The affected area should kept clean and dry, and patients are advised to wear loose-fitting pure cotton underwear.
Fabrics that contain polyester or nylon hold moisture against the body.
