| The other name for Jock Itch is Tinea Cruris. This | | | | thigh or anal area. You may also go through |
| is an embarrassing infection to reveal. It is a skin | | | | flaking, peeling or cracking of the skin. The vaginal |
| infection which mainly develops around groin due | | | | area or the penis is not affected by the jock itch. |
| to the ideal environment it provides. The groin | | | | You can feel it on the upper thigh which finds its |
| becomes the perfect area for the growth of the | | | | way to the inner thigh and pelvis till it reaches the |
| fungus as it is warm, moist and humid. Therefore | | | | anal area. |
| increased amount of sweating, wearing wet | | | | Self-Care Measures |
| clothes just makes things easier for the fungus. | | | | A good hygiene can take you a long way. By |
| This kind of a problem is mainly seen with men in | | | | maintaining a good hygiene you can prevent jock |
| comparison to women. The jock itch fungus is | | | | itch. |
| known as the Trichophyton rubrum which also | | | | Keep yourself always clean and dry |
| causes infection to the toes and other body parts. | | | | Wash the sensitive area and later dry it with clean |
| This fungal infection is related to athlete's foot and | | | | towel to prevent fungus |
| ringworm. The fungus is caused by several types | | | | Change your underwear everyday |
| of mold-like-fungi called dermatophytes which are | | | | You can also use anti-fungal powders or sprays |
| microscopic fungi and bacteria. These | | | | which may be of vital importance in the act of |
| dermatophytes survive on dead tissue of your | | | | prevention. |
| skin, hair and nail which are warm and moist areas | | | | Avoid sharing your clothes or towels |
| too. | | | | Wear loose fitting clothes which are made of |
| Anyone and everyone can get it. Humid weather, | | | | cotton this avoids friction |
| friction with tight clothes, wearing same clothes | | | | There are no exclusive home remedies for jock |
| for longer period are some of the binding reasons | | | | itch but some preventive measures of hygiene |
| for jock itch. It may also be caused by wearing | | | | can be adhered to avoid this problem. |
| other people's clothing. These infections can be | | | | Warning: The reader of this article should exercise |
| very severe and can cause lot of problems. | | | | all precautionary measures while following |
| Some of the common signs of jock itch are the | | | | instructions on the home remedies from this |
| elevated edges, red rashes sometime circular. You | | | | article. Avoid using any of these products if you |
| go through constant itching, chafing, combined | | | | are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the |
| with inflammation, burning sensation in the groin, | | | | reader and not with the site or the writer. |