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.
But It's important to give antifungal products time to work, he tells WebMD. Even if the rash and itching go away, continue applying the antifungal for four weeks, to keep the fungus from coming back.. All About Jock Itch.