Jock itch or tinea cruris is a fungal skin infection that causes itchy rashes in warm, moist and dark areas of the body.
Usually, the ring-shaped rash often affects the groin, buttocks and inner thighs. The condition is also called.
It’s also common in athletes and people who sweat a lot.
It is a contagious infection and can spread with skin contact, sharing contaminated towels or clothing, also by touching one part of the body to the other such as from the foot to groin by way of the hands or a towel.
Too much scratching can severely damage the skin, so best to get it treated as quickly as possible.
Common Symptoms
- A circular or ring-shaped rash that begins in the crease of the groin and may spread to the upper thigh and buttocks.
- A rash bordered with small blisters.
- Violent itching
- Intense burning sensation.
- Flaky, or scaly skin.
- Red or purple appearance depending on skin color.
- Appear grey or brown on darker skin.
- Peeling or cracking skin
- Rash that gets worse with exercise or activity.
- Maybe feverish
Possible Causes & Risk Factors
- Fungi – dermatophytes – that flourish in warm, moist areas of the body.
- It can affect both men and women, but men are more likely to get it – especially teenagers.
- Being overweight.
- People who are immunocompromised, with diseases like AIDS or diabetes are more prone to tinea cruris.
- Regularly wearing tight clothing.
- Living in hot and humid climates.
Prevention & Self-care
- Keep the groin area and inner thighs dry with a clean towel after showering or exercising.
- Dry your feet to avoid spreading athlete’s foot to the groin area.
- Wear clean and lose clothes.
- Don’t share personal items with anyone.
- Treat or prevent athlete’s foot.
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