10 Jock Itch Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Jock Itch.' Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 4 Mar. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/jock-itch/symptoms-causes/syc-20353807
- 2. 'Itchy Skin (Pruritus).' Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 6 Jan. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/itchy-skin/symptoms-causes/syc-20355006
- 3. 'Rash.' 7 Common Skin Rashes, Causes and Treatment, www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/rash
- 4. 'Jock Itch (for Teens) - Nemours KidsHealth.' Edited by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, Mar. 2018, kidshealth.org/en/teens/jock-itch.html
- 5. 'Skin Infections.' MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 23 Mar. 2021, medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html
- 6. 'Hyperhidrosis.' Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 18 Aug. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20367173
- 7. 'Losing Weight.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 Aug. 2020, www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing/weight/index.html
- 8. 'Skin Complications.' Skin Complications | ADA, www.diabetes.org/diabetes/complications/skin-complications
Flaky or Scaly Skin
With jock itch, the skin may appear flaky or scaly. The affected skin may peel, or in severe cases, bleed or ooze fluid. Generally, bleeding or oozing is caused by excessive scratching, which is a common reaction due the itching that can accompany this infection.
Peeling, flaking, bleeding or oozing skin on the arms, legs or face aren't commonly related to jock itch. Instead, symptoms in these areas may occur because of allergic reactions, sunburns, bug bits or other types of skin irritation.
Advertisement
