Groin Rash: 7 Common Rashes to Watch For

A Groin Rash May Be A Male Yeast Infection Symptom

A groin rash is also often called jock itch, sweat rash, or a vaginal rash. It can even be a male yeast infection symptom.

It is usually caused by sweating, chafing (skin rubbing together) or friction. Once the skin is irritated or has tiny cracks, fungus or bacteria can move in and thrive.

If Candida Albicans yeast overgrows, the rash may turn into a yeast infection.
This can affect men or women.

A yeast infection in men or women is caused by Candida Albicans overgrowth.

But, did you know there are many other causes of groin rashes?

7 common types of groin rash:

1. Intertrigo - occurs if two warm, moist areas of skin rub against each other causing chafing and tiny cracks in the skin. Moisture gets trapped and red, itchy skin develops. This is a perfect situation for bacteria or yeast, like Candida, to start to grow and infect the skin area.



2. Eczema - itchy, bumpy rash that make leak fluid or have flaky patches



3. Inverse psoriasis - smooth red patches caused by friction and sweating. Common in overweight people.



4. Jock itch (aka tinea cruris) - itchy, red, ring shaped rash that can burn. It occurs in warm, moist areas of inner thighs, buttocks and genitals. You can not 'catch' jock itch from someone.



5. Folliculitis - itchy rash of small white pimples where your hair grows, often caused by excess sweating and friction in the area.



6. Penis Yeast infection in men, yeast infection in women.



7. Diaper rash in babies.

Easy and effective treatments:

The most common treatment methods for most groin rashes are:

anti-fungal creams, powders or cortisone creams.

Intertrigo, jock itch, folliculitis and yeast infections all usually respond well to anti-fungal medications.

you can first try over the counter anti-fungal creams which can be purchased from your local drug store. Or, if you require a prescription strength anti-fungal, you will need to see your doctor.

If you have intertrigo, jock itch, folliculitis, or yeast infections...

Try an over the counter antifungal cream - read the label or talk to the pharmacist to find one that meets your needs
Dry thoroughly after bathing or showering.
Use talc powder or an anti-fungal powder.
Try wearing loose fitting, cotton underwear that breathes, instead of tighter, synthetic briefs

A groin rash caused by eczema or inverse psoriasis responds best to corticosteroid creams instead of anti-fungals. The wrong type of cream or treatment can irritate your eczema rash or make it feel worse, so check with your doctor for guidance.

If your rash doesn't go away, see your doctor. Prescription strength antibiotics, antifungal or corticosteroids may need to be prescribed.

Article Sources: Netdoctor.co.uk., Mayo Clinic.

Additional treatment resources:

There are many home remedies for yeast infections that may help ease your discomfort. See our home remedies section for a remedy that will work for you.

Also see the 'My Story - Treating yeast infections, killing Candida' for treatments I have personally used such as a sitz bath with diluted apple cider vinegar.

Groin rash. What is itching you? Jock itch? Sweat rash? Vaginal rash?
by Lisa Geary B. Ed., M.A., Health Researcher
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