For other uses, see Stern (disambiguation). The stern is the back or aft-most part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter rail to the taffrail. The stern lies opposite of the bow, the foremost part of a ship.
Residual skin discoloration in the groin may persist for weeks to months after more severe forms of jock itch clear. This darkish discoloration is called hyperpigmentation and may be treated with one or a combination of: Hydroquinone 4% cream. Kojic acid cream. Azelaic acid 15% cream.
Any man can recognize the signs of the dreaded fungal menace known as jock itch. In addition to itching in the groin, on the inner thigh and in the anal area, you'll see a raised rash that starts to clear in the center, forming a characteristic ring-like look. Since the last thing you want to do is to spend all day scratching yourself, you need to cure jock itch as quickly as possible.