â n. 1. an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence. 2. an infectious, epidemic disease caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, characterized by fever, chills, and prostration, transmitted to humans from rats by means of the bites of fleas. Cf. bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, septicemic plague. n. 1. an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence. 2. an infectious, epidemic disease caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, characterized by fever, chills, and prostration, transmitted to humans from rats by means of the bites of fleas. Cf. bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, septicemic plague.
Rubbing alcohol is another effective home remedy for jock itch because it kills the fungus causing the infection. Plus, being a drying agent, it helps keep the affected area dry; fungi thrive in warm, moist environments. Dip a cotton ball in 90 percent isopropyl alcohol. Dab it on the affected area.
Jock Itch Article. 1  Jock itch facts. 2  What is jock itch? 3  What causes jock itch? 4  Who gets jock itch? 5  What are jock itch symptoms and signs? 6  Does jock itch affect the entire body? 7  How is jock itch diagnosed? 8  Is jock itch curable? 9  What are possible complications of jock itch? 10  What is the treatment for jock itch? 11  What home remedy can I use for jock itch?