What is Jock Itch?? Thanks !?!


Question: What is Jock Itch!?!? Thanks !!?
I asked my boyfriend what is Jock itch and he said "I dont know, ask Y!A" hahaha

So here I am, does anyone know!? Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin on the groin, upper inner thighs, or buttocks!. It most commonly occurs in hot, humid conditions!. Doctors often refer to jock itch as tinea cruris!.


Jock itch is caused by common fungus organisms that grow best in warm, moist areas!. Jock itch can affect women, but most commonly affects men, especially men who perspire heavily!.

The fungus that causes jock itch most often results from:

Wearing wet, damp, or unlaundered clothing (such as underwear or an athletic supporter)
Sharing towels that are infected with jock itch fungus
Infrequent showering, especially after exercising or perspiring heavily from work



Risk factors for jock itch include:

Hot, humid conditions
Heavy perspiration
Obesity
Tight clothing
Re-wearing clothing, especially underwear or athletic supporters, before laundering
Changing underwear infrequently
Infrequent showering
Sharing towels or clothing with other people
Using public showers or locker rooms
Immune system disorders


Jock itch causes a chafed, itchy, sometimes painful rash in the groin, upper inner thigh, or buttock!. The rash is:

Usually red, tan, or brown
Usually defined clearly at the edges
Often slightly scalyWww@Answer-Health@Com

ok, i'll answer this very quickly unlike the other guy!. jock itch is when someone's nuts itch because of fungi!. Scientifically, its called tinea cruris!. Www@Answer-Health@Com





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