What the doctor will do: A quick visual exam (sometimes a scraping to look under a microscope). They can prescribe stronger antifungal creams, oral antifungal medication, or antibiotics if a secondary bacterial infection has developed.

Seriously, don’t let embarrassment delay treatment. Dermatologists see groin rashes every single day. You won’t shock them. You won’t be the weirdest case they’ve seen. Just go.

Prevention Tips – Keep the Groin Happy

Once you’ve healed, here’s how to stay that way.