Tinea Infections Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of jock itch may include: Itching and redness in your groin, including your genitals, inner thighs, buttocks and anal area Burning sensation around your groin Flaking, peeling o...

Causes
... Fungal infections, such as jock itch, are caused by microorganisms that become parasites on your body. These mold-like fungi (dermatophytes) live on cells in the outer layer of your skin. Jock itch oc...

Tinea Infections Prevention

Prevention
... Reduce your risk of jock itch by taking these steps: Be aware. Know the risks of getting jock itch from too much moisture in your groin area or from contact with infected people. Bathe daily. Shower o...

Tinea Infections Treatment

Medications for Skin Conditions
... Medications used to treat skin conditions include topical and oral medications. Some common topical treatments for skin conditions include: Antibacterials—These medicines, including Bactroban or Cleoc...

Complications
... A fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. However, people with weak immune systems, such as those with diabetes or HIV/AIDS, may find it difficult to ge...

Tinea Infections Other

Athlete''s Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm
... What is ringworm? Ringworm is a skin rash caused by a fungus; it is not caused by a worm. (Fungus is a plant-like structure.) Health care providers call ringworm "tinea." "Athlete''s fo...

Overview
... Jock itch is a common fungal skin infection that may affect the skin of your genitals, inner thighs and buttocks. The infection is characterized by an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm,...