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Typically, jock itch symptoms in the affected area include:
A group of fungi called dermatophytes are what cause jock itch. These fungi live on your skin naturally and usually do not cause problems. However, after exercising, if you stay in sweat-soaked clothing, long exposure to moisture will cause the fungi to multiply quickly.When you have an overgrowth of dermatophytes, it triggers jock itch, especially in the groin area or within the folds of your skin, such as your armpits. Jock itch can also be caused by prolonged exposure to moisture and friction from tight clothes.
Like said, before, the infection was named since it was common among male athletes. However, the infection is hardly gender specific. Jock itch is more likely to occur in those that are overweight because the fungus can grow in skin folds that are susceptible to sweating.
The jock itch-causing fungus is extremely infectious. Physical contact in close proximity with an infected person or through contact with an infected person's unwashed clothes or used towels, you can get the fungal infection.
It is possible to diagnose jock itch by looking at the rash, in most circumstances. Your doctor may take skin samples from the infected area to be examined if the diagnosis is not clear.
Your doctor may first prescribe using an over-the-counter medication such as anti-fungal lotions or creams and things as such, for mild jock itch. Apply the medicine for one or two weeks, as the doctor advises, even if the rash seems to clear up quickly.
If you already have athlete’s foot, it is generally handled with jock itch at the same time to decrease the chance of the rash coming back. Prescription-strength creams, ointments or pills may be needed for extreme jock itch or a rash that does not improve with over-the-counter medication.
The following are some home remedies for mild jock itch:
It can be a chronic and recurring issue that causes discomfort and itching, though jock itch is usually not serious. It does not cause any long-term damage, but if appropriate preventive steps have not been taken, the rash and other associated rashes such as athlete’s foot appear to recur. If this seems to be persistent and recurring, your visits to the doctor and the medication required will go up. These costs can add up quickly so make sure you are covered financially with the aid of health insurance.