If you have been dealing with jock itch, you know how frustrating it can be to find a solution. This blog will document my journey of dealing with jock itch and the solutions I try.
Jock itch is caused by the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot. When a person develops jock itch, the rash first appears as a red patch in the groin area and may spread to the inside of the thighs, anus and scrotum. The rash is usually not itchy at first but becomes more irritated as time progresses. Jock itch is also known as crotch rot or tinea cruris.
While jock itch is common among athletes, anyone can get this condition. Other groups that tend to develop jock itch include people who are overweight and those who sweat a lot. It commonly affects adult men and adolescent boys. Jock itch is less common in women because of differences in skin structure and body shape.
Jock itch often goes away on its own if you keep the affected area clean, dry and exposed to air whenever possible. If home remedies do not improve symptoms after one week, talk to your doctor about prescription antifungal medications such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin) or terbinafine (Lam
Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that affects the skin of your genitals, inner thighs and buttocks. Jock itch causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of your body.
What Causes Jock Itch?
A type of fungus called tinea causes jock itch. The same fungus also causes athlete’s foot and ringworm. You can get these infections by touching someone who has it or by touching surfaces that have the fungus on them, such as towels or clothing.
Sharing personal items, such as towels and clothing, with someone who has jock itch, athlete’s foot or ringworm may increase your risk for this infection. Having excess sweat or moisture on your skin may also contribute to developing jock itch.
Jock itch is a fungal infection caused by a fungus. The fungus that causes jock itch is called Trichophyton rubrum. This species of fungus is the same one that causes athlete’s foot and ringworm. Jock itch was named because the fungus thrives in warm, moist areas commonly found in athletic supporters (aka “jockstraps”).
Jock itch can affect people who are not very active or athletic as well. For example, many overweight men and women suffer from jock itch. Excess moisture in the skin folds of overweight people allows the fungus to thrive, and it can spread quickly from one area of the body to another when they sweat a lot.
Other common causes of jock itch include:
-Tight clothing (especially clothing made of synthetic materials)
-Wearing wet clothes for long periods of time
-Not drying yourself completely after showering
-Friction on skin due to sports equipment or clothing
-Sharing personal items like towels with others who may have the infection
The most common symptoms of jock itch are:
-A raised, red, itchy rash that spreads over time
-Itchiness (duh)
-Redness and flaking skin, especially at the
Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris, is a common fungal infection that affects the groin region. The term “jock itch” is often used to describe other red rashes in the groin area. Jock itch is caused by the same type of fungus that causes ringworm and athlete’s foot.
Jock itch is highly contagious and can easily be spread from person to person. However, it can also be spread to other parts of your body by touching the infected area and then touching another part of your body.
Although it may be embarrassing, jock itch should not cause you excessive alarm, as it is fairly easy to treat.