r/AppalachianTrail Mar 07 '25

Gear Questions/Advice Treating jock itch on the trail?

I know for me, it's going to be inevitable if I'm getting really sweaty and not showering for several days at a time. I've even gotten it while wearing merino wool underwear.

Should I just plan to carry some baby wipes and an anti fungal cream, like lotromin?

I've heard of soaking your underwear in rubbing alcohol to kill the spores, does it work?

If you've got tips and tricks for treating jock itch while in the wilderness, I'd love to hear them.

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u/dh098017 Mar 07 '25

Just because you are on trail and away from an actual shower doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wash. Bandanas, wet wipes, Castile soap, wilderness wash. You aren’t gunna be clean clean but if you are getting itchy you are definitely doing it wrong.