Jock itch is an acute fungal infection and occurs as a result of the growth of dermatophytes fungi in your skin. This disease is an epidermal disorder occurring in the groin area of both males and females. But its incidence is more common among males than females.Jock itch can also occur as a consequence of the other fungal disorders like ringworm and athlete’s foot. Jock itch is a very irritable disease accompanied by continuous scratching of the groin area, which can be very embarrassing if done publicly.
The following are the symptoms of this disease:
• Appearance of about half-inches long red areas accompanied by swelling in the edges in the groin area, which can also increase till the anal area.
• Lesions in the upper thigh areas.
• Itching, blistering in your groin area.
Steps to prevent Jock itch:
• Try to wear loose-fitting clothes. Try to avoid wearing tight denim jeans.
• Try to wear cotton clothes, which can soak sweat.
• Try to avoid someone else’s towels or bath robes. If someone is infected with athlete’s foot try not to use their towels.
• Dry your groin area with a towel after taking a bath.
• You should also try to treat athlete foot as soon as possible.
Finally, to get rid of Jock itch you can consult a doctor or make use of antifungal medicines, which can be easily purchased from pharmacies. You can use antifungal ointments like azoles or allylamines.
