Who Gets Jock Itch?
You don’t have to be a jock to get that itch down south. Jock itch is so named because mostly athletes get it. But it can affect anyone who tends to sweat a lot. It most often affects guys, but girls can get it, too. Some things can make jock itch more likely to develop. These include lots of sweating while playing sports, hot and humid weather, friction from wearing tight clothes for extended periods (like bathing suits), and sharing clothes with others. People who have certain health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, or other diseases that cause problems with the immune system are also more likely to develop it.
