- Slowly expanding pink-red rash on inner thigh near genital area.
- Rash is usually symmetrical (looks the same on both inner thighs).
- Rash is itchy and not painful.
- In men it does not involve penis or scrotum.
- In women it does not involve vulva.
General Information
- Jock Itch is a fungal infection that grows best on the warm, damp skin of the inner thigh. The medical term for this condition is "Tinea Cruris".
- It is usually caused by the same fungal infection that causes Athlete's Foot.
- Jock Itch, as the name implies, is much more common in men than women.
- Most individuals will be able to treat Jock Itch effectively using an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream.
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