Wednesday, 3 December 2014

Jock Itch

Jock Itch: This is a fungal infection like ringworm. It grows on the top layer of the skin. Mostly it affects to the male athletes because of sweaty workout clothes, wet floors and steamy rooms. Fungal infection best grows in moist areas of the skin folds. Jock itch causes itching and burning sensation on inner thighs, underarms, knee folds also involves genital area. It looks like ring shaped pink or red rashes on the affecting area. It can be prevent by keeping groin area clean and dry. Jock itch is also treated by using antifungal and antibacterial ointment.


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