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.
If you have a fever it will usually go away within 10 days. If you have an enlarged liver or spleen, it will usually become normal in 4 weeks. Other Mono symptoms go away after a few weeks (the length of time varies for each person), but you may continue to feel very tired for 3 months, or even longer.