Jock itch is a fungal infection That infects the skin in groin area. It usually occurs in hot and humid condition. The medical term for female jock itch is tinea cruris. It occurs when moisture or sweat gets trapped in skin folds which allows the fungus to grow.

Here some causes of female jock itch

• Since the groin area is moist, warm and dark, it is the most favorable environment for the fungus to breed and grow.
• It also infects when women work out frequently. Female jock itch occurs due to clothes that get moist due to sweat. Using public pools and gym lockers with the infected person can also lead to the infection.
• Sharing clothes who suffer from the infection can also lead to jock itch in women who are uninfected. To avoid. To avoid the same, wear cotton undergarments and shower regularly. Change swimwear or workout outfits as soon as you are done with the workout session.

Following are the types of female jock itch that you should look out for

• Tinea cruris
  It is also known as jock itch, gym itch or crotch rot, it is a dermophyte fungal infection that causes groin infection that is causes due to reasons mentioned above.
• Atopic dermatitis
  Also known as eczema, it is characterized by a rash that is caused due to hypersensitivity of the skin. Wearing an undergarment of a particular fabric causes a certain type of reaction with the sensitive skin in the groin area. The condition worsens if the person has a dry skin or some kind of skin allergy.
• Inverse psoriasis
  It is a type of chronic inflammatory skin condition. This type of female jock itch develops a thick plaque, resulting in the overgrowth of the skin. The skin rash due to inverse psoriasis is bright red in color, and has a shiny and a smooth texture.
• Heat rash
  Heat rash is an infection that is caused by the blockage sweat glands. This results in the accumulation of sweat under the layers of the skin. The inability of excretion of sweat from the skin leads to heat rash.

• Contact dermatitis
  This type of female jock itch is caused due to use of certain type of fabric, chemical exposure due to application of certain type of lotions, soaps, creams, and gels in the groin area. It is associated with rash and itching. Blisters may also appear in severe cases.

If you or a person you know experiences with similar symptoms from different types female jock itch mentioned above, it is best to consult a dermatologist who will diagnose the infection and advise for treatment accordingly.