What causes tinea cruris?
Jock itch refers to any itching groin rash of men and is not a medical term. There are many causes for jock itch. When caused by a fungus, the rash is known as tinea cruris. The fungus causing tinea cruris is a microscopic plant that grows in the outer skin and prefers moisture. When this fungus infects the feet, it is called athletes foot (tinea pedis). Contagion Fortunately, tinea cruris is not contagious. Direct person-to-person spreading is not a problem. The patients own case of athletes foot is the usual source of infection and reinfection of the groin. Treatment Tinea cruris is treated by applying antifungal medicine thinly with your fingertips, as directed. Spread the medicine on sparingly and massage it in gently until it disappears. To prevent recurrences, continue the antifungal medicine for two weeks after the rash has cleared up. Apply nothing else to your groin except water. Cleanse your groin with plain water, since soap aggravates groin rashes. Dry the area thoroughly a
