How to Treat Jock Itch Naturally

A regular occurance among male athletes, jock itch is fairly common and extremely annoying. If you're looking for a natural way to treat it, here are some suggestions.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cloves of garlic
• tea tree oil
• 1 cup olive oil
• paper towels

Instructions

1. Purchase tea tree oil from your local health food store. When itching occurs, apply the oil directly to the groin.

2. Blend 2 cloves of garlic with a cup of olive oil.

3. Use 3-4 paper towels and dip them into the mixture of garlic and olive oil to make a compress.

4. Apply the compress directly to the affected area to treat the jock itch.

Tips & Warnings

• For prevention of jock itch, keep your groin area clean and dry.

• Wear loose fitting, cotton underwear to keep your groin area dry.

• If your jock itch begins to spread to other parts of the body, see your doctor for antifungal medication.