Skin Irritations- Sweat Rash, Skin Rashes and Jock's itch

Skin irritations like skin rashes, sweat rash and jock's itch are common skin ailments prevalent in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics characterized by skin and itchy rashes. It is more predominantly in children and infants because of under developed sweat glands. There are lots of other terms associated with skin rash like Milaria, prickly heat. Sweat rash usually develops under the arms, between the legs and the groin area where there is excessive sweat. Due to high moisture, fungal infection develops and leads to fungal skin infections.If neglected secondary bacterial infection may set in.

Sweat rash is common skin infection caused by Candida yeast infection. Symptoms of sweat rash include small red rashes called papules which may itch or more often cause prickling like sensation. These rashes may occur simultaneously at various parts of the body like face, neck, chest, under the arm, groin area and the scrotum.

Skin rashes may be associated with itching, tangling, burning, swelling and slight discomfort. Skin rash may be contagious or not contagious. Some skin rashes may be localized and some generalized. Some skin rashes are short-lived, some recurrent and some chronic.

Sweat rash treatment are generally quite basic which includes cooling the skin, keeping the affected part dry. Normally cool showers and loose fitting clothing usually does the trick