Jock Itch

Itching in the groin area can be downright annoying. And, God forbid, if you get caught in public, it can become downright embarrassing too. No amount of twisting, turning or squirming is likely to bring relief; you’ve to reach out for your unmentionables. If it is any consolation, men are affected more than women.

How do you get jock itch?

Jock itch is a fungal infection that thrives rather well in the warm and moist environment of the groin area. The culprit, Trichophyton rubrum that causes this condition, is quite capable of doing the same to your toes and body.

How does jock itch appear?

The good news for males is it spares the scrotum and penis. If they’re affected then, most probably, the culprit is Candida albicans, a type of yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections.