The treatment for itchiness in the groin area depends on what’s causing it. Various things can cause itchiness such as: skin irritation, an allergic reaction, lice (crabs), genital herpes, and genital warts. There are many different treatments, which is why it’s important to get checked out by your health care provider and get the right one.

Jock itch (medical name Tinea Cruris) is common among male athletes, (hence the name) but anyone can get it. Guys who are overweight, sweat a lot, or have certain skin conditions are usually more apt to have symptoms. Typical symptoms include: itching and burning, a red, scaly skin rash, flaking, cracking or peeling of the skin.

Showering daily (and using a clean towel) after going to the gym or playing a sport, wearing cotton underwear and loose fitting pants along with using an antifungal ointment (you can buy without a prescription) may improve your symptoms. Be sure to talk to your health care provider if your symptoms don’t improve.