Jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin in the groin area. If you're not careful, you can spread the fungus to other parts of your body. First, try ...

When you have an overgrowth of dermatophytes in your groin area, it causes the infection known as jock itch. The fungus that causes jock itch is highly contagious. You may get the fungal infection ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly ...

The "Rolling in the Deep" singer, 35, explained to fans during her Las Vegas show over the weekend that she had been prescribed jock itch ointment ... body," such as the groin and inner thighs ...

Because the groin is a sensitive area, test the skin there with a little antiperspirant at first. If you don’t have any skin irritation or discomfort, consider buying an extra antiperspirant ...

This article was medically reviewed by Stephanie Trovato, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Jock itch is a fungal infection that can cause ...