There are a number of jock itch symptoms. Do you notice a circular, raised, red rash around your groin? Have you been experiencing a lot of itching? Does it seem like the more you scratch, the more you itch? Have you had any flaking or peeling of your skin in the groin area? All of these are classic symptoms.
The acute infection begins with an itchy area of redness about a half-inch across. In typical jock itch fungus symptoms, the area may enlarge, and other sores may develop in no particular pattern. The rash appears as raised red areas with sharp borders. The border may exhibit tiny pimples or even pustules with central areas that are reddish and dry with small scales.
If you become infected with candidal organisms, the rash tends to be redder and wetter. The skin of your penis may be involved, whereas other organisms spare the penis.
Women who also have vaginal infection experience vaginal itching and white, thick, cottage cheese -like discharge with candidiasis.
inflammation of the groin, anal area and upper thigh, sparing the genitals themselves
slightly raised patch
sharp borders
expanding or spreading, with clearing in the centre
dry or scaly blisters, occasionally oozing or crusting
abnormally dark or light skin
skin redness or inflammation
Fungal infections often spread out in a circle leaving normal-looking skin in the middle.
At the leading edge of the infection the skin is raised, red and scaly.
Classic jock itch typically affects the inner thighs and lower buttocks, not the genitalia themselves.
If the scrotum is inflamed, it is more likely due to a different yeast condition called candidiasis. You alternatively may have other fungal skin rashes such as athlete's foot or ringworm on other body parts.
