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How far does jock itch spread?
Jock itch usually begins with a reddened area of skin in the crease in the groin. It often spreads to the upper thigh in a half-moon shape. The rash may be ring-shaped and bordered with a line of small blisters. It may burn or feel itchy, and the skin may be flaky or scaly.
Can jock itch spread to body?
Yes. Jock itch can spread from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact, especially in warm, damp environments. It can also spread to other areas of the body if someone touches the affected area and touches other body parts. Jock itch often spreads from a fungal infection on the feet, known as athlete’s foot.
What happens if jock itch spreads?
Sexual contact and skin-to-skin contact can spread the fungus from the groin area to other body parts and trigger infections elsewhere, too. For example, a person who touches the genitals of someone with jock itch could then develop ringworm, another fungal infection, on their hand.
Can jock itch spread to chest?
Fungus infections are named for the part of the body they infect. Tinea corporis is a fungus infection of the skin on the body (corporis is the Latin word for body). If you have this infection, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings almost anywhere on your arms, legs or chest.
What does jock itch feed on?
Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the outer skin on the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. The infection is caused by several species of molds, called dermatophytes, which feed off proteins in the outer skin layers.
Will jock itch go away on its own?
Most cases of jock itch (tinea cruris) will not go away on their own, but can be successfully treated with an antifungal creams/lotions/gels, many of which are available over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription.
What if jock itch is left untreated?
If left untreated, jock itch can lead to all kinds of troubles like ulcers, open sores, abscesses and cellulitis, a potentially life-threatening skin infection. If it spreads to the genitals, it can cause infection especially in uncircumcised men. Women may develop yeast infections. Jock itch yeast infection can stay for months if left untreated.
What is jock itch and how do you prevent it?
The genitals are warm, wet, and dark areas ideal for germ breeding. Bacteria in this area can cause foul odors, skin infections, and skin breakdown. These illnesses include ringworm (a fungus more popularly known as jock itch) and yeast. The great news is properly caring for your balls can help prevent infection.
What is the best drug to cure jock itch?
Diagnosis. Your doctor can often diagnose jock itch by looking at the rash.