10 Hyperhidrosis Symptoms
Symptom #8: Jock Itch
Jock itch is a fungal infection that occurs in the groin area. It is caused by the tinea cruris fungus, which thrives in warm, moist conditions. Similar to athlete’s foot caused by tinea pedis, jock itch is a common symptom of hyperhidrosis.
It develops if excessive sweating affects the groin area. This means that the crotch is constantly moist. And being naturally warm due to the folds in the area and the clothes covering it, the groin provides the warm, moist conditions that are ideal for proliferation of tinea cruris. To reduce jock itch attacks, a person with hyperhidrosis may have to keep wiping off sweat, washing countless times a day, and changing clothes throughout the day.
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