Causes, Symptoms and Home Remedies for Jock Itch

If you are being embarrassed by persistent irritation and itching in the groin area, it may be due to Jock Itch, a fungal skin infection. A fungus variety, Trichophyton rubrum causes this condition, with intense itching and rashes due to itch appearing near groin. Men who sweat a lot are usually affected by this condition. It can aggravate itself if not treated in time.

Causes of Jock Itch

• Unhygienic conditions are the main cause. Moist places host bacteria. Since the groin area tends to be warm and if you have a tendency to sweat a lot, the area in particular sweats a lot, and the moisture there hosts bacteria.
• Jock Itch can also appear if you usually wear tight clothes, as the skin rubs against the fabric and gets chaffed.
• You may get the condition from someone else already having it.
• Obesity is also known to cause Jock Itch.

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