Jock itch

Jock itch
Jock itch (athlete's itch) are the common names given to itchy red rashes in the groin area, The medical name for these rashes is "tinea cruris". thighs and adjacent skin, including the testicles in Jock itch develops through sweating, and rubbing when apparel, or gym clothes seal in moisture and heat. The resulting rashes are limited to the groin, they can appear in any areas of the body's skin that overlap, including around the rectum and in the skin folds of obese individuals. Jock itch affects mostly men and occasionally women.
Wrestlers and MMA combat athletes are at high risk for developing these bacterial and fungal rashes for the following reasons:
1) Heat & humidity associated with heavy workouts in closed faculties.
2) Close fitting gym wear and workout clothing.3) Damp skin as occurs with excessive sweating.In most cases friction is the cause of Jock itch, however several microorganisms have been identified as causing the rash as well. Common microorganisms like fungi and bacteria can infect the skin.
Bacterial jock itch can be easily diagnosed because the affected skin glows red color when illuminated by a black light.
Fungus can also cause Jock Itch. Contact with opponents, or contact with objects that already contain fungus can cross contaminate the skin. The fungus is spread by contact with the spores, which may survive on dead skin cells or objects for a long time.If you have fungal infection, such as athlete's foot, the same organism may cause contamination in your groin area.
Fungal spores like Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophytin are often the cause for the epidemic infections in locker rooms, training facilities, and in situations where athletes work closely together. Towels, sheets, blankets, may host fungus for years.The infection becomes more irritating as time goes by. In severe cases, the skin breaks down and the whole condition becomes very uncomfortable.