The fungus thrives in moist, warm environments, making your groin area an ideal home. The rash gets its name because it's associated with athletes who sweat often and are exposed to group settings ...

Inflammation of the skin folds around the groin area, or intertrigo, can make your pubic hair feel itchy. Intertrigo is caused by moisture and bacteria collecting in areas of skin-to-skin friction, ...

This infection typically presents with a reddish, scaly rash around the trunk, groin, genital area, and even the face in some cases. The affected area can become itchy, and patients may experience ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a ...

The rare genital fungus known as Jock Itch (tinea cruris) has seen a rise in cases in New York this year, according to health ...

Delicare Ms, a medication for itching in the groin area, was often associated with negative images such as "cannot talk about it" and "embarrassing" due to the nature of the product. It triggered a ...

The US is witnessing a rise in cases of the rare genital fungus, TMVII, which causes jock itch, particularly among men who ...

The rash can affect any part of the body, for example the underarm area, between fingers and around the wrist, the inside of the elbow, buttocks, lower legs, knees, shoulder blades, the groin ...

The fungal infection, also known as ringworm elsewhere on the body, "can spread through sexual contact and cause lesions on the genitals," the CDC said.

Jock itch is a fungal infection that can cause extreme itching in the groin area. Here's how to treat it and prevent it in the future. Follow us on: ...

It's more commonly known as jock itch (when it affects the groin area) or athlete's foot, and can produce a round, itchy rash. Until now, transmission of the fungal infection through skin-to-skin ...