Jock itch is a type/form of ringworm, which caused a fungal infection in the groin that commonly involves the inner thighs and adjacent skin, including the scrotum in males. It will appear as a rash with patches that may be red, or peeling, or that have bumps on the edges that look like blisters. The skin often is itchy, and the rash can spread very quickly (after excessive scratching). It is associated with sweating, friction/abrasion, occlusive clothing, and the direct rubbing of skin on skin. The rash may affect not only the groin, but it can involve any areas of skin that overlap, including around the anus and in the skin folds of obese individuals. What causes jock itch ? Answers : Heat; Humidity; Tight Clothing and Damp skin folds which is found in obese person's body, or excessive sweating. However, Jock itch is more common in men than in women. This is because, the male genitalia easily leads to increased friction and humidity. Women will also experience