WE'VE ALL had it—a pesky persistent itch down there that demands to be scratched (and scratched and scratched) no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Awkward. If it sticks around, it could be ...

Years ago, I cashed in a Groupon deal for a low-cost back waxing and, boy, did I end up paying for it one day later—with the worst case of folliculitis (read: itchy, painful inflamed hair follicles) ...

Dear Doctor: I'm a 74-year-old male with a stubborn case of jock itch. I've tried every over-the-counter ointment, powder and soap, with no success. A prescription cream keeps it from getting worse, ...

Thanks to the pandemic, we're all at home way more than usual — and that's a good thing, from a public health perspective. But all that sitting around at home isn't without risk, especially if you're ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same ...

Q: For several years, I had jock itch. When I tried the usual over-the-counter remedies, I was disappointed. Finally, I tried Dr. Sheffield’s Diaper Rash Ointment. After a few applications, things ...

Q: I’ve been trying to prevent athlete’s foot and jock itch off and on since I worked at a swimming pool in 1969. My current routine: 1. Keep it dry. Remove clothing promptly after exercise and dry ...