North MS Delta

[BLM]

Anybody hunt around Sledge? I'm in with some fellas up there this year and don't know much about it other than a guided hunt with deltaducks over closer to the river last year. Till this year, all of my hunting is normally in central LA. I expect it will be similar to that with respect to when the birds start showing up. Just looking for general feedback since its a lease and I'll only be hunting that one spot.

[CROWDERDUCK10]

Pretty good area. The duck action will normally pick up around Christmas or so.

[lipsplitter39654]

Tinea cruris, also known informally as crotch itch, crotch rot or jock itch in American English[1]:303 and dhobi itch or scrot rot in British English,[citation needed] is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the groin region in either sex[2], though more often seen in males.

Contents [hide]
1 Symptoms and signs
2 Causes
3 Treatment
4 See also
5 References
6 External links


[edit] Symptoms and signs
As the common name for this condition implies, it causes itching or a burning sensation in the groin area, thigh skin folds, or anus. It may involve the inner thighs and genital areas, as well as extending back to the perineum and perianal areas.

Affected areas may appear red, tan, or brown, with flaking, rippling, peeling, or cracking skin.[3][4]

The acute infection begins with an area in the groin fold about a half-inch across, usually on both sides. The area may enlarge, and other sores may develop in no particular pattern. The rash appears as raised red plaques (platelike areas) and scaly patches with sharply defined borders that may blister and ooze.[5]

If the rash advances, it usually advances down the inner thigh. The advancing edge is redder and more raised than areas that have been infected longer. The advancing edge is usually scaly, and very easily distinguished or well demarcated.

The skin within the border turns a reddish-brown and loses much of its scale. The border may exhibit tiny pimples or even pustules, with central areas that are reddish and dry with small scales.[6][7]

If infected with candidal organisms, the rash tends to be redder and wetter. The skin of the penis may be involved, whereas other organisms spare the penis.

[edit] Causes
Opportunistic infections (infections that are caused by a diminished immune system) are frequent. Fungus from other parts of the body (commonly tinea pedis or 'athlete's foot') can contribute to jock itch. A warm, damp environment allowing the fungus to cultivate greatly contributes; especially with tight, sweaty or rubbing clothing such as a jockstrap.

The type of fungus that most commonly causes tinea cruris is called Trichophyton rubrum. Some other contributing fungi are Candida albicans, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum.

[edit] Treatment
Tinea cruris is often treated with antifungal drugs applied topically. Traditionally creams containing tolnaftate, terbinafine, econazole nitrate, clotrimazole or miconazole have been used, although newer agents such as butenafine are also used. These anti-fungal agents work by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. If ergosterol synthesis is completely or partially inhibited, the cell is no longer able to construct an intact cell membrane. This leads to death of the fungus.

If the skin inflammation causes discomfort and itching, glucocorticoid steroids may be combined with the anti-fungal drug to help prevent further irritation due to the patient scratching the area. Apart from the quicker relief of symptoms, this also helps minimise the risk of secondary bacterial infection caused by the scratching. However, steroids may exacerbate the condition if used alone for fungal infections.

Since fungi tend to thrive in warm, dark, damp conditions, minimizing these conditions can help treat and prevent symptoms. Examples of optimal environmental conditions and behaviors are: losing weight, wearing boxer underwear or no underwear, increasing air-flow by sleeping near a fan, wearing loose sleepwear or no sleepwear, exposing the area to wind and sun, and thoroughly cleaning the area with a hand-held shower head and soap.

[edit] See also
Antifungal drugs
Pruritus ani
Ringworm
Tinea
Tinea corporis gladiatorum
List of cutaneous conditions
[edit] References
^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
^ reproduction from U.S. Pharmacist, "Tinea Cruris in Men: Bothersome but Treatable", 2005, vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 13-17
^ http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00490.html
^ http://www.med.nyu.edu/patientcare/libr ... kIID=11736
^ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... m#Symptoms
^ http://www.emedicinehealth.com/jock_itch/page3_em.htm
^ http://dermatology.about.com/cs/fungali ... ckitch.htm
[edit] External links
eMedicine Health
MayoClinic - jock itch
Links to jock itch pictures (Hardin MD/Univ of Iowa)
How to Prevent Jock Itch with Rubbing Alcohol
[show]v • d • eDiseases of the skin and appendages by morphology

Growths Epidermal wart · callus · seborrheic keratosis · acrochordon · molluscum contagiosum · actinic keratosis · squamous cell carcinoma · basal cell carcinoma · merkel cell carcinoma · nevus sebaceous · trichoepithelioma

Pigmented Freckles · lentigo · melasma · nevus · melanoma

Dermal and
subcutaneous epidermal inclusion cyst · hemangioma · dermatofibroma · keloid · lipoma · neurofibroma · xanthoma · Kaposi's sarcoma · infantile digital fibromatosis · granular cell tumor · leiomyoma · lymphangioma circumscriptum · myxoid cyst


Rashes With
epidermal
involvement Eczematous contact dermatitis · atopic dermatitis · seborrheic dermatitis · stasis dermatitis · lichen simplex chronicus · Darier's disease · glucagonoma syndrome · langerhans cell histiocytosis · lichen sclerosus · pemphigus foliaceus · Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome · Zinc deficiency

Scaling psoriasis · tinea (corporis · cruris · pedis · manuum · faciei) · pityriasis rosea · secondary syphillis · mycosis fungoides · systemic lupus erythematosus · pityriasis rubra pilaris · parapsoriasis · ichthyosis

Blistering herpes simplex · herpes zoster · varicella · bullous impetigo · acute contact dermatitis · pemphigus vulgaris · bullous pemphigoid · dermatitis herpetiformis · porphyria cutanea tarda · epidermolysis bullosa simplex

Papular scabies · insect bite reactions · lichen planus · miliaria · keratosis pilaris · lichen spinulosus · transient acantholytic dermatosis · lichen nitidus · pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta

Pustular acne vulgaris · acne rosacea · folliculitis · impetigo · candidiasis · gonococcemia · dermatophyte · coccidioidomycosis · subcorneal pustular dermatosis

Hypopigmented tinea versicolor · vitiligo · pityriasis alba · postinflammatory hyperpigmentation · tuberous sclerosis · idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis · leprosy · hypopigmented mycosis fungoides


Without
epidermal
involvement Red Blanchable
Erythema Generalized drug eruptions · viral exanthems · toxic erythema · systemic lupus erythematosus

Localized cellulitis · abscess · boil · erythema nodosum · carcinoid syndrome · fixed drug eruption

Specialized urticaria · erythema (multiforme · migrans · gyratum repens · annulare centrifugum · ab igne)


Nonblanchable
Purpura Macular thrombocytopenic purpura · actinic purpura

Papular disseminated intravascular coagulation · vasculitis



Indurated scleroderma/morphea · granuloma annulare · lichen sclerosis et atrophicus · necrobiosis lipoidica



Miscellaneous
disorders Ulcers

Hair telogen effluvium · androgenic alopecia · trichotillomania · alopecia areata · systemic lupus erythematosus · tinea capitis · loose anagen syndrome · lichen planopilaris · folliculitis decalvans · acne keloidalis nuchae

Nail onychomycosis · psoriasis · paronychia · ingrown nail

Mucous
membrane aphthous stomatitis · oral candidiasis · lichen planus · leukoplakia · pemphigus vulgaris · mucous membrane pemphigoid · cicatricial pemphigoid · herpesvirus · coxsackievirus · syphilis · systemic histoplasmosis · squamous cell carcinoma


[show]v • d • eInfectious diseases · Mycoses and Mesomycetozoea (B35-B49, 110-118)

Superficial and
cutaneous
(dermatomycosis):
Tinea=skin;
Piedra (exothrix/endothrix)=hair Ascomycota Dermatophyte
(Dermatophytosis) By location Tinea barbae/Tinea capitis (Kerion) · Tinea corporis (Ringworm) · Tinea cruris · Tinea manuum · Tinea pedis (Athlete's foot) · Tinea unguium/Onychomycosis

By organism Epidermophyton floccosum · Microsporum canis · Microsporum audouinii · Trichophyton interdigitale/mentagrophytes · Trichophyton tonsurans · Trichophyton schoenleini · Trichophyton rubrum


Other Hortaea werneckii (Tinea nigra) · Piedraia hortae (Black piedra)


Basidiomycota Malassezia furfur (Tinea versicolor) · Trichosporon beigelii (White piedra)


Subcutaneous,
systemic,
and opportunistic Ascomycota Dimorphic
(yeast+mold) Onygenales Coccidioides immitis/Coccidioides posadasii (Coccidioidomycosis) · Histoplasma capsulatum (Histoplasmosis) · Lacazia loboi (Lobo's disease) · Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (Paracoccidioidomycosis)

Other Blastomyces dermatitidis (Blastomycosis) · Sporothrix schenckii (Sporotrichosis) · Penicillium marneffei (Penicilliosis)


Yeast-like Candida albicans (Candidiasis, Oral, Esophageal, Chronic mucocutaneous) · C. glabrata · C. tropicalis · C. lusitaniae · Pneumocystis jirovecii (Pneumocystosis, Pneumocystis pneumonia)

Mold-like Aspergillus (Aspergillosis, Aspergilloma, Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis) · Exophiala jeanselmei (Eumycetoma) · Fonsecaea pedrosoi/Fonsecaea compacta/Phialophora verrucosa (Chromoblastomycosis) · Geotrichum candidum (Geotrichosis) · Pseudallescheria boydii (Allescheriasis)


Basidiomycota Cryptococcus neoformans (Cryptococcosis)

Zygomycota
(Zygomycosis) Mucorales
(Mucormycosis) Rhizopus oryzae · Mucor indicus · Absidia corymbifera · Syncephalastrum racemosum

Entomophthorales
(Entomophthoramycosis) Basidiobolus ranarum (Basidiobolomycosis) · Conidiobolus coronatus/Conidiobolus incongruus (Conidiobolomycosis)


Microsporidia
(Microsporidiosis) Enterocytozoon bieneusi/Encephalitozoon intestinalis


Mesomycetozoea Rhinosporidium seeberi (Rhinosporidiosis)

see also drugs


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Tinea Infections: Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm
What is tinea?
Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle. This makes it look like a ring. At the edge of the ring, the skin is lifted up by the irritation and looks red and scaly. To some people, the infection looks like a worm is under the skin. Because of the way it looks, tinea infection is often called "ringworm." However, there really isn't a worm under the skin.
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How did I get a fungal infection?
You can get a fungal infection by touching a person who has one. Some kinds of fungi live on damp surfaces, like the floors in public showers or locker rooms. You can easily pick up a fungus there. You can even catch a fungal infection from your pets. Dogs, cats and farm animals can be infected with a fungus. Often this infection looks like a patch of skin where fur is missing.
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What areas of the body are affected by tinea infections?
Tinea infections are named for the part of the body they infect. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the skin on the body. ("Corporis" is the Latin word for body.) If you have this infection, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings almost anywhere on your arms, legs or chest. The rash may also itch.

Tinea pedis is usually called "athlete's foot." ("Pedis" is the Latin word for foot.) The moist skin between your toes is a perfect place for a fungus to grow. The skin may become itchy and red, with blisters and cracking of the skin. The infection may also spread to the toenails. (This is called tinea unguium — "unguium" comes from the Latin word for nail.) Here it causes the toenails to become thick and crumbly. It can also spread to your hands and fingernails.

When a fungus grows in the moist, warm area of the groin, the rash is called tinea cruris. ("Cruris" comes from the Latin for leg.) The common name for this infection is "jock itch." The rash can be itchy and painful. Tinea cruris generally occurs in men, especially if they often wear athletic equipment.

Tinea capitis, which is called "ringworm," causes itchy, red areas, usually on the head. ("Capitis" comes from the Latin for head.) The hair is destroyed, leaving bald patches. This tinea infection is most common in children.
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How do I know if I have a fungal infection?
The best way to know for sure is to ask your doctor. Other skin problems can look similar to a fungal infection but require very different treatments. To find out exactly what is causing your rash, your doctor may scrape a small amount of the irritated skin onto a glass slide (or clip off a piece of nail or hair). Then he or she will look at the skin, nail or hair under a microscope. After doing this, your doctor will usually be able to tell if your skin problem is caused by a fungus.

Sometimes a piece of your skin, hair or nail will be sent to a lab to grow the fungus in a test tube. This is another way the lab can tell if your skin problem is caused by a fungus. They can also find out the exact type of fungus. This process takes a while because a fungus grows slowly.
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How do I get rid of a tinea infection?
Once your doctor decides that you have a tinea infection, antifungal medicine can be used to treat it. You may only need to put an antifungal cream on the rash for a few weeks. This is especially true for jock itch.

It can be harder to get rid of fungal infections on other parts of the body. Sometimes you have to take an antifungal medicine by mouth. This medicine usually has to be taken for a long time, maybe even for months. Irritated skin takes time to heal. New hair or nails will have to grow back.

Some medicines can have unpleasant effects on the rest of your body, especially if you're also taking other medicines. There are some newer medicines that seem to work better with fewer side effects. Talk with your doctor about which medicine is right for you.
Return to top

What can I do to prevent tinea infections?
Skin that is kept clean and dry is your best defense. However, you're also less likely to get a tinea infection if you do the following things:
When you're at home, take your shoes off and expose your feet to the air.
Change your socks and underwear every day, especially in warm weather.
Dry your feet carefully (especially between the toes) after using a locker room or public shower.
Avoid walking barefoot in public areas. Instead, wear flip-flops, sandals or water shoes.
Don't wear thick clothing for long periods of time in warm weather. It will make you sweat more, which can encourage the growth of fungal infections.
Throw away worn-out exercise shoes. Never borrow other people's shoes.
Don't let other people use your towels or wear your clothing. Don't borrow these items from others.
Check your pets for areas of hair loss. Ask your veterinarian to check them, also. It's important to check pets carefully, because if you don't find out whether they're causing your fungal infection, you may get it again from them, even after treatment.
Make sure shared exercise equipment (such as a treadmill at your gym) is clean before you use it.
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Can tinea cause serious illness?
A fungus rarely spreads below the surface of the body to cause serious illness. Your body usually prevents this. However, people who have weak immune systems, such as people who have HIV or AIDS, may have a hard time getting rid of a fungal infection.

Tinea infections usually don't leave scars after the fungus is gone. Sometimes, people don't even realize they have a fungal infection and get better without any treatment.
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Tinea Infections: Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm
What is tinea?
Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle. This makes it look like a ring. At the edge of the ring, the skin is lifted up by the irritation and looks red and scaly. To some people, the infection looks like a worm is under the skin. Because of the way it looks, tinea infection is often called "ringworm." However, there really isn't a worm under the skin.
Return to top

How did I get a fungal infection?
You can get a fungal infection by touching a person who has one. Some kinds of fungi live on damp surfaces, like the floors in public showers or locker rooms. You can easily pick up a fungus there. You can even catch a fungal infection from your pets. Dogs, cats and farm animals can be infected with a fungus. Often this infection looks like a patch of skin where fur is missing.
Return to top

What areas of the body are affected by tinea infections?
Tinea infections are named for the part of the body they infect. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the skin on the body. ("Corporis" is the Latin word for body.) If you have this infection, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings almost anywhere on your arms, legs or chest. The rash may also itch.

Tinea pedis is usually called "athlete's foot." ("Pedis" is the Latin word for foot.) The moist skin between your toes is a perfect place for a fungus to grow. The skin may become itchy and red, with blisters and cracking of the skin. The infection may also spread to the toenails. (This is called tinea unguium — "unguium" comes from the Latin word for nail.) Here it causes the toenails to become thick and crumbly. It can also spread to your hands and fingernails.

When a fungus grows in the moist, warm area of the groin, the rash is called tinea cruris. ("Cruris" comes from the Latin for leg.) The common name for this infection is "jock itch." The rash can be itchy and painful. Tinea cruris generally occurs in men, especially if they often wear athletic equipment.

Tinea capitis, which is called "ringworm," causes itchy, red areas, usually on the head. ("Capitis" comes from the Latin for head.) The hair is destroyed, leaving bald patches. This tinea infection is most common in children.
Return to top

How do I know if I have a fungal infection?
The best way to know for sure is to ask your doctor. Other skin problems can look similar to a fungal infection but require very different treatments. To find out exactly what is causing your rash, your doctor may scrape a small amount of the irritated skin onto a glass slide (or clip off a piece of nail or hair). Then he or she will look at the skin, nail or hair under a microscope. After doing this, your doctor will usually be able to tell if your skin problem is caused by a fungus.

Sometimes a piece of your skin, hair or nail will be sent to a lab to grow the fungus in a test tube. This is another way the lab can tell if your skin problem is caused by a fungus. They can also find out the exact type of fungus. This process takes a while because a fungus grows slowly.
Return to top

How do I get rid of a tinea infection?
Once your doctor decides that you have a tinea infection, antifungal medicine can be used to treat it. You may only need to put an antifungal cream on the rash for a few weeks. This is especially true for jock itch.

It can be harder to get rid of fungal infections on other parts of the body. Sometimes you have to take an antifungal medicine by mouth. This medicine usually has to be taken for a long time, maybe even for months. Irritated skin takes time to heal. New hair or nails will have to grow back.

Some medicines can have unpleasant effects on the rest of your body, especially if you're also taking other medicines. There are some newer medicines that seem to work better with fewer side effects. Talk with your doctor about which medicine is right for you.
Return to top

What can I do to prevent tinea infections?
Skin that is kept clean and dry is your best defense. However, you're also less likely to get a tinea infection if you do the following things:
When you're at home, take your shoes off and expose your feet to the air.
Change your socks and underwear every day, especially in warm weather.
Dry your feet carefully (especially between the toes) after using a locker room or public shower.
Avoid walking barefoot in public areas. Instead, wear flip-flops, sandals or water shoes.
Don't wear thick clothing for long periods of time in warm weather. It will make you sweat more, which can encourage the growth of fungal infections.
Throw away worn-out exercise shoes. Never borrow other people's shoes.
Don't let other people use your towels or wear your clothing. Don't borrow these items from others.
Check your pets for areas of hair loss. Ask your veterinarian to check them, also. It's important to check pets carefully, because if you don't find out whether they're causing your fungal infection, you may get it again from them, even after treatment.
Make sure shared exercise equipment (such as a treadmill at your gym) is clean before you use it.
Return to top

Can tinea cause serious illness?
A fungus rarely spreads below the surface of the body to cause serious illness. Your body usually prevents this. However, people who have weak immune systems, such as people who have HIV or AIDS, may have a hard time getting rid of a fungal infection.

Tinea infections usually don't leave scars after the fungus is gone. Sometimes, people don't even realize they have a fungal infection and get better without any treatment.
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[driveby]

I think lipsplitter's trying to say it should be a good area.

[tombstone]

area should be good for the most part. Ducks usually come in waves. 3 or 4 good days and then 3 or 4 bad days. I know that is a very generic answer, but it is has been the pattern there the last few yrs

[huntersmky]

if you need a place to crash 10 minutes from there then PM me. My folks have two houses we are looking to rent per month or per night basis in that area

[Trip]

Like the other guys said, you're in a good pretty good area. We hunt not very far from there.

[Delta Duck]

The main thing to remember is don't give up, Each day is differnt. Birds might fly @ 7 one morning then 11 the next. No pattern what so ever.

Your decoy spread will be the key factor!

In that area the dekes need to be picked up everyday.

[Bamawebfoot]

In that area the dekes need to be picked up everyday.

Tell Sean and Tim that one
They don't believe me.

[BLM]

Appreciate the responses fellas. Thanks for not roasting me. Sounds a lot like my area of central LA with respect to when the birds really show up in good numbers and being hot and cold until then. I'm really looking forward to this season since its a 6hr ride to MS...in lieu of the 9.5hr ride back to LA. That alone will give me Sunday morning hunts with plenty of time to hit the road.

My hope is to find a public area with a different set-up somewhere relatively close (lake, slough, timber, etc) so I'll have some more options when the weather doesn't cooperate. Surely, y'all have some of that in MS.

Thx Huntersmky - We're supposed to have a some bunk beds in a camp near the lease, but if that gets queered for some reason I may give you a shout. Thx.

[Blackduck]

My hope is to find a public area with a different set-up somewhere relatively close (lake, slough, timber, etc) so I'll have some more options when the weather doesn't cooperate. Surely, y'all have some of that in MS.

Nope. Can't help you on that. Doubt anyone will.

Hunting around Sledge is better than central La so hopefully you will have a better year. Starting off rocky with all the water however.

[BLM]

I understand the protocol on internet scouting Blackduck. I'm not giving away any of my knowledge and don't expect others to either. Just a little tongue in cheek.

Where have you hunted in cenla?

[Trip]

There's some real good public hunting about six hours SW of Sledge.

[kingranchin]

Does anyone know how to get in touch with huntermky? I am looking for a house to rent in the area.

[deltadukman]

His number is 662-934-0761

Call and leave a message...i think he's gone to the coast today