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Can anti-biotic penicillin pomade be used for jock itch?


I have jock itch and i have an anti-biotic penicillin lotion/pomade which i applied to the affected area. I read that penicillin is made of mold? If it is can penicillin if anything worsen jock itch since its also a fungi infection. Please Help.
Thanks!

i think i would have called and ask my local pharmicist first. try blue star ointment that really works. also theres other good products out there for jock itch. good luck and best wishes.

you are very welcome. good luck. Report It

Penicillin is for the treatment of bacterial infections. Jock itch is a fungal infection. You will need an anti-fungal cream.

Penicillin is not a fungis and will never give you a fungal infection.

i don't know dear

Jock Itch is the common name for a fungus infection to the groin, upper legs, and perianal area in men. It can be treated with OTC medicine containing miconazole, clotrimazole, or tolnaftate. You need to keep the area as clean and dry as possible, changing your underwear if you sweat profusely. Wear loose, non-chafing clothes and treat with the anti-fungal. If you don't get any relief with in two weeks, see your doctor for a prescription for a stronger anti-fungal. The antibiotic penicillin was discovered from a bread mold, but in it's processed form, is not itself a mold.

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