Jock Itch Symptoms

The acute infection begins with an itchy area of redness about a half-inch across. The area may enlarge, and other sores may develop in no particular pattern. The rash appears as raised red plaques (platelike 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.

• You may have other fungal skin rashes such as athlete's foot or ringworm on other body parts.

• In long-standing infections, the rash becomes less itchy and less red, and the plaques may fuse together.

• The rash becomes irritating with time and may, in severe cases, feature breakdown of the skin that is quite uncomfortable.