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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Identifying Symptoms
• Method 2 of 2: Awareness of Risk Factors
• Tips
• Warnings

Marginal eczema is a fungal infection of the groin, more commonly known as epidermophytosis groin. It can be both ugly and itchy. This type of fungus lives in warm, damp areas such as the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks. Skip to step 1 to learn more about the symptoms of epidermophytosis groin and who is at greater risk of developing this infection. If you are looking for how to cure athlete's foot click here.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Identifying Symptoms

1. 1 Look for small, reddened areas of the skin. They can be found in the folds of skin near the groin, inner thigh, and anus. These reddened areas look like small scaly patches. They may look like small bubbles. These blisters are a signal for the development of the fungus. However, these spots will not spread to the scrotum or penis.
2. 2 Watch for itching sensations in the groin area. Another symptom of epidermophytosis groin is a terrible itching sensation that is not easy to correct. Try not to scratch these affected areas - scratching them may burst. This will then allow the fungus to spread to other areas of the groin.
3. 3 Pay attention to the development of the infection. When the affected areas burst, the infection develops around with red, scaly edges and a clear center. There will be a small rash around the edges that itches a lot. These symptoms mean that you have developed an infection and must be treated immediately.
4. 4 Watch out for any pervasive skin discoloration. When the infection is red with a white, pus-filled center surrounded by normal-colored skin, areas of the skin around the infection can also change color. Typically, these areas may turn red and itchy slightly.

Method 2 of 2: Awareness of Risk Factors

1. 1 Know that if you are a man, your chances of getting epidermophytosis groin increase. Men are more prone to this infection because they sweat more than women. This is a paradox given that women have more sweat glands. For this reason, and because men are more involved in sweating work, men are more likely to develop epidermophytosis groin than women. Sports and strength training keep your groin areas sweaty for extended periods. Sweaty areas are very favorable for the development of fungus.
2. 2 It is necessary to understand that children are also prone to developing epidermophytosis groin. Children run and sweat every day. They find it difficult to wash, so their skin is more prone to fungal infections.
3. 3 You should think about where you live. If you live in a humid environment, your chances of getting athlete's foot are increased. In particular, the humidity of the tropical climate is very high. A humid environment slows down the evaporation of sweat, allowing sweat to linger in the body, which then becomes an ideal environment for the development of fungus.
4. 4 It must be understood that genetics can play a role as well. The CARD9 gene (caspase recruitment domain – containing protein 9) protects the body from fungal growth. A new study shows that people with a CARD9 gene deficiency are more susceptible to fungal skin diseases, including epidermophytosis groin.

Tips

• Keep your skin dry and always shower after you sweat.

Warnings

• If you notice any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.