What causes dampness at the base of a man’s thighs?

Men often feel dampness and even itching at the base of their thighs, which may be caused by tinea cruris. Tinea cruris usually occurs on the skin at the base of the thighs. While it itches, you can also see patches of small rashes, and some small scales may appear on the surface. It is usually more serious in summer, and the symptoms of skin damage will gradually decrease in winter. The following editor will introduce some specific reasons for men to have tinea cruris.

Tinea cruris is caused by fungi, so like other tinea diseases, there must be an environment suitable for the growth and reproduction of fungi, and there must also be a source of fungi, that is, a source of infection. Generally speaking, tinea cruris occurs more often in men, because the inner thigh of men is close to the scrotum, especially in obese people, the two places are completely close together, and the secretions and dirt on them are not easy to remove. In addition, the local temperature is high and humid, which is very suitable for the growth and reproduction of fungi. Therefore, men are prone to tinea cruris. Women rarely suffer from tinea cruris, but if the body is too obese, there are many wrinkles on the skin of the vulva and the inner thigh. If you sweat a lot and don't pay attention to cleaning, it is also a favorable condition for fungal growth. Therefore, women can also suffer from tinea cruris.

In addition, the occurrence of tinea cruris is also related to the body's reduced resistance. If you are bedridden for a long time and are physically weak, especially those with diabetes, malignant tumors, and long-term use of corticosteroids or immunosuppressants, you are more likely to suffer from tinea cruris than healthy people. Of course, it does not mean that physical weakness will definitely lead to tinea cruris.

Tinea cruris must be caused by fungal infection. The fungus of tinea cruris mainly comes from tinea pedis, which can be your own or someone else's. Tinea cruris is caused by fungi, and hormones not only cannot kill fungi, but can also promote their growth and reproduction, so it is definitely wrong to use hormones to treat tinea cruris. This principle seems simple, but in daily life, people often fall into misunderstandings on this issue.

When many men find tinea corporis on their bodies, they are too embarrassed to see a doctor because the area where it appears is relatively private, and they just buy some ointment to apply on their own. This is likely to make the condition more serious, and due to the abuse of drugs, the body will also develop some drug resistance, which will make the treatment of the disease in the later stages more difficult.