Itchy skin under the clothes may indicate shingles.
Ringworm is a skin disease cause by a fungal infection of the dermatophyte group. It can occur throughout the body and has different names depending. Where it is found. If ringworm is found in the groin, genitals, thighs. And buttocks, it is call Jangkang
What causes shingles?
As mentione above, Jock itch is a disease cause by the same group of fungi as ringworm. Which is ‘Dermatophytes’. It usually occurs in areas of skin that are covere with clothing that are very moist, such as the genitals, groin, inner thighs, and buttocks.
Symptoms of Shingles
- The rash is circular or crescent-shaped, red, with a raised edge, spreading under clothing.
- The rash area is very itchy and sometimes feels hot.
- After a while, the rash may develop into brown or black patches.
- If shingles becomes more severe, it may spread to other areas or be accompanied by fever.
Who is at risk of getting shingles?
Jock itch is most common in men, but โปรโมชั่น ufabet women can also get it. The risk groups include:
- People who are not good at maintaining hygiene, do not like to shower, or wear the same dirty underwear repeatedly.
- People who sweat a lot, such as athletes and people who work outdoors
- People who like to wear tight, damp clothing for long periods of time
- People with certain health problems, such as obesity and immunodeficiency
Shingles can be monitore and prevented by following these recommendations.
- Take a shower regularly. After doing activities that cause heavy sweating, always change into new clothes.
- Avoid tight clothing. Wear breathable fabrics. Avoid wearing dirty clothes repeatedly.
- Do not share clothes and personal items such as underwear, clothes, towels with others.
Treatment of Jock itch usually involves applying antifungal medication, keeping the infected area clean, and wearing loose clothing.
But if you treat your shingles yourself and it doesn’t get better within 2 weeks – 1 month, the shingles lesions spread or you have a high fever, don’t be complacent. Consult a dermatologist immediately to get the right treatment.