Jock Itch Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Symptom #4: Hair Loss and Change in Skin Color
Jock itch can cause pubic hair loss in the affected area. When the infection affects a hair follicle, the follicle may no longer have the capacity to support hair growth. If a large area of the groin is affected, pubic hair loss may leave stubble or partial baldness. This condition is temporary, however, and the hair will usually grow back once the jock itch is treated.
Additionally, skin in the affected area may change color, becoming darker or lighter than the rest of the skin. Most of the discoloration clears once the jock itch heals. However, the skin discoloration may persist for weeks or months.
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