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.
Jock itch is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin in the groin area. It is caused by a certain kind of fungi that love warm, moist conditions. 1  Jock Itch causes itch with raised, scaly patches that may blister or ooze (but symptoms vary)  Jock Itch affects the groin, thigh area and buttocks.