Jock Itch - Fungal Infection

Jock itch is an itchy rash of the groin that results from a superficial fungal infection of your skin. Men and women encounter the disease worldwide, although it is seen more often in the humid tropics. The rash may affect only your groin, but it may spread to include your inner thighs, genitals, and areas around your anus, rectum, or vagina. 

Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the skin in the groin. The warm, moist environment is the perfect place for the fungus to grow. Anything that enhances that environment puts the person at risk of getting jock itch. 

You don't have to be a jock to get an itch in your groin area. Jock itch is so named because mostly athletes or "jocks" get it, but it can affect anyone who tends to sweat a lot. It most often affects guys, but girls can get it, too. Certain factors can make jock itch more likely to develop, like lots of sweating while playing sports, hot and humid weather, friction from wearing tight clothes for extended periods (like bathing suits), sharing clothes with others, diabetes mellitus, or obesity.


How Do I Get Rid of It?
Jock itch usually responds to self-care, and using over-the-counter antifungal creams and sprays will probably clear it up, though prescription antifungal creams are sometimes required. Be sure to:

Wash, then dry the area using a clean towel. 
Apply the antifungal cream, powder, or spray as directed on the label. 
Change your clothes, especially your underwear, every day.
It's important to continue this treatment for 2 weeks, even if symptoms disappear, to prevent the infection from recurring. If these steps don't work, it's a good idea to see a doctor. Sometimes, a doctor may need to prescribe a stronger antifungal cream, spray, or pill.