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Definition

• Slowly expanding pink-red rash on inner thigh near genital area

• Rash is usually symmetrical (looks the same on both inner thighs)

• Rash is itchy and not painful

• In men it does not involve penis or scrotum

• In women it does not involve vulva

General Information

• Jock Itch is a fungal infection that grows best on the warm, damp skin of the inner thigh. The medical term for this condition is "Tinea Cruris."

• It is usually caused by the same fungal infection that causes Athlete's Foot.

• Jock Itch, as the name implies, is much more common in men than women.

• Most individuals will be able to treat Jock Itch effectively using an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream.

If not, see these topics

• Penis symptoms or rash, use MALE GENITAL SYMPTOMS

• Vulvar symptoms or rash, use FEMALE GENITAL SYMPTOMS

• PUBIC LICE

• VAGINAL DISCHARGE

• POISON IVY, OAK, OR SUMAC suspected as cause

When to Call Your Doctor

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You feel weak or very sick

• Fever

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If

• You think you need to be seen

• You are female (Jock Itch is less common in women)

• Rash is painful to touch

• Boil or infected-looking sore is present

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

• You have other questions or concerns

• You have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)

• You are worried you might have a sexually transmitted disease

• Using over-the-counter treatment for 1 week, and your rash has not improved

• Using over-the-counter treatment for 2 weeks, and your rash has not completely disappeared

Self Care at Home If

• Slowly expanding pink-red rash involving inner thigh(s) next to scrotum that is itchy; and you don't think you need to be seen

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