How can you get rid of fungal infection?

My jock itches all the time, I suspect I have fungal infection there. I tried all kinds of over the counter medication for fungal infection. Nothing works. Is there a herbal medication for this? Im embarrased to see a doctor. Thanks

If you truly have jock itch, then wearing looser underwear will be a first step, as tight underwear increases the moisture in the area which the fungus loves. After washing/showering, make sure you dry the area well.

When you are using over-the-counter antifungal creams/sprays, you need to realize that you will need to take it for at least 2 weeks before you really have any good effect as the fungus is hard to remove - it is imbedded somewhat in the top layers of the skin.

If after two weeks of use and you are not noticing any significant improvement, then three possibilities exist.

1) You need to see your doctor and may need to take an oral form of antifungal medication

2) You don't have a fungus infection but possibly something else (perhaps pubic lice/crabs)

3) The itching is because you just shaved your pubic hair and its beginning to grow back.

If you aren't sure, consult your regular physician.

Tea Tree Oil

also known as Melaleuca Oil (sp?)

athletes food spray and cream works well

Not a nice subject but one of those things ay!? I think you need anti-biotics prescribed to treat it 'from the insideout'; and I hear that applying a little tea tree oil will help isolate the infection and stop it spreading until the infected area grows out.