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.
The following are some symptoms commonly associated with Jock Itch. 1. Redness. The earliest if symptoms to appear, those with jock itch develop redness in the groin, thigh or anal region, and rarely in other skin fold such as elbow crease and back of the knees. The reddened patch may grow over time, often leaving the central region clear with a highly defined, reddish-brown outline.