Jock itch is a type of fungus which is related to the ringworm family.  This family is also known as tinea family.  This fungus is contagious and it is often passed on to others at gyms and sports areas. It is common disease mostly found in woman. Jock itch is rash which is scaly. The effective area becomes of pink colors. It appears at thighs, buttocks, groin areas, anus and under the breast of females.

The cause of female jock itch is wearing of tight clothes by women. Heat and sweat trapped inside the clothes causes it to remain wet all the time. Heat and moisture together make suitable living atmosphere for fungus to grow. Jock itch can increase in winters if you are dressed like an onion that is in layers. If you wear wet and sweaty clothes in summers then you will definitely invite this fungus to your body. If you like swimming then you should not wear your wet swim clothes for longer time. Athletes are more prone to jock itch. If you use your towel to your feet and then the same towel on your groin area then your groin area can get affected by this. So you must use clean towel and clothes to avoid it.    

The common symptoms of female jock itch are itchy, scaly, red and flat rash. This rash is usually found on the folds of the skin. These folds are near the inner thighs and in between legs and buttocks.  Other symptom of jock itch is the burning and chafing sensation. This fungus usually spreads in circular fashion. The direction of spreading is the fungus is outwards and downwards. There can be blisters and pus in the sever cases of jock itch. It starts at the hidden areas but it has tendency to spread up to public area. So, try to give a proper check to these symptoms regularly.

To escape from this problem you should take shower after a workout with an anti-bacterial soap. You should pat yourself dry to avoid conductive surface for the fungus to grow. If you use gym showers or swimming pools then you must make sure that you have slippers with you. Try to be careful when you put on your undergarments because fungus from your feet can go to your genital areas. So keep these precautions in your mind and be safe from this contagious disease.