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The gym is a fairly warm environment and induces sweating, so it’s best to always shower after exercise and wash your workout clothes regularly. Good general hygiene is vital in order to prevent tinea cruris. Sore penis tip: symptoms, causes and treatmentĭr Friedmann recommends the following lifestyle tips to minimise the uncomfortable rash: 'Tinea Cruris is the description of a red, itchy, flaky eruption occurring in the groins and sometimes genitals and between the buttocks,' says Dr Friedmann. The scientific term for ringworm of the groin is tinea cruris, but jock itch gets its name because it is common in people with active lifestyles who sweat a lot. Jock itch is ringworm of the groin caused by a fungal skin infection, which gets into the skin around the penis and often the scrotum, inner thighs and buttocks if these areas are moist and chafed.

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We speak to Dr Adam Friedmann, consultant dermatologist at The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic, about how to manage jock itch: The main concern is usually the itching and uncomfortable chafing associated with the rash. The good news is, jock itch is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is a common skin complaint and nothing to worry about. Worried about a red lumpy rash around your groin and scrotum? If an itchy rash rears its head after a particularly sweaty workout, it sounds like you might have jock itch, also known as tinea cruris.

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