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Jock itch is a condition that unfortunately plagues many who comes from humid countries, such as my daugther. It usually happens as a result of sweating. Whether you are young or old, tall or short, this fungal skin infection can inflict just about anyone. Most commonly, the locations that it occurs are the moist warm parts of the body such as the insides of your arms, genital areas, inner thighs or buttocks. With this condition, small rashes are formed in small ringed shapes.

Jock itch is also called tinea cruris. It is related to athlete’s foot and even ringworm found on the scalp because it is often the same type of fungus. In fact, that athlete’s foot could have somehow made its way to what is housed within your jockey shorts. You are at greater risk of developing jock itch if you sweat a lot and are obese. A compromised immune system also makes you more susceptible. Although it is known to be a serious condition, jock itch can cause you a great deal of discomfort due to the itch.

Areas where your sweat glands are located tend to be the affected areas. You experience an itching and burning sensation, causing you to scratch. The affected areas become red and you develop a rash. Due to your itching and scratching, the skin around the affected areas could eventually crack or peel, like lizard skin, worsening the condition by inducing another round of itching and scratching. Engaging in activities where you might sweat will aggravate the jock itch just as much as wearing tight clothing.

The little fungi that cause jock itch are called dermatophytes. These are normal residents of your skin. However, with wet and sweaty conditions, these residents thrive and breed even faster, causing more irritation. What happens to create a jock itchy friendly environment is that excessive sweating washes away the natural oils of the skin which repel the fungus growth. They usually do not cause any problems when their surrounding conditions are dry and clean.

If your jock itch does not improve within a few weeks or you get a fever along with pronounced redness and swelling, then you will need to consult a doctor. Obviously, the best way of reducing a chance to developing this condition is to practise good hygiene. Take a bath or shower every day and dry completely before putting on clothing. When exercising, use a towel to keep dry. Most importantly, refrain from sharing other people’s exercise equipment and change your shorts frequently.

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