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It can be, but more typically you get it from wearing the same underwear, jockstrap, swimming suit, or other athletic attire more than once at the gym or at a game, etc. Jock itch is actually a fungal infection not unlike athlete's foot.
You must be careful when you share underwear.
No, it is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Here is an article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jockitch
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The skin around my penis itches and it's not an std what is it and why does it itch?
maybe it is jock itch or heat rash
Can jock itch spread throughout the body?
How to get jock itch
Does having a jock itch through mean you have hiv?
Having Jock Itch does not mean that you have HIV. Jock Itch is a fungal infection. It is a type of ringworm.
How does jock itch look when you get it in your mouth?
can you get jock itch if u use condoms and its on the man ball
Is jock itch fungal or bacterial?
Jock itch is a fungal infection, treated with anti-fungal medication.
What is the effect of chlorine on jock itch?
It kills off the Jock Itch For a Short period of Time Great For Short Term Itch Relief
What is swamp rot?
jock itch
Can a dog get jock itch from you?
yes
Can you pass jock itch to others?
If you have jock itch you can pass it on to others who might share dirty clothing with you, like a teammate that uses your jock or compression shorts. You can also pass it to a person that you have sex with.
How is jock itch treated in a woman?
Scratching
Can you get jock itch on your legs and in your crotch from a razor used on the groin area that has jock itch?
Yes! Do not shave areas with jock itch or other fungal infections. Cure the infection first. Also, shave sensitive areas with a brand-new razor each time.
Is it common for a jock strap to itch when you first where it?
yes
