Basically all STDs can contribute to some form of itching. (Herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, HIV.) STDs may produce bumps, sores, rashes, or lesions on the genitals or other parts of the body (most often the mouth, lips, and/or anus). Naturally, these pustules can be itchy.
Jock itch.
It's especially common in athletes because the fungus thrives on warm, moist skin that's covered with tightly fitting clothing. A common sign of jock itch is a red, scaly, and incredibly itchy rash, which can develop on the: Genitals. Inner thighs.
If syphilis goes untreated, it can progress to the rash stage. This rash can show up while you have a sore (also called a chancre) or after the chancre has healed. For the most part, a syphilis rash appears as pale, red spots on your chest, back, arms, legs, palms, and soles of your feet.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection. It can cause sores on the genital area, anus, buttocks, or thighs.
Possible causes include eczema, contact dermatitis, chafing, heat rash, hidradenitis suppurativa, jock itch, pityriasis rosea, razor burn, swimmer's itch, and STIs. The symptoms and treatment options vary by cause.
Jock itch is a common fungal (caused by a fungus) infection similar to ringworm. Jock itch causes an itchy, stinging, burning rash on the skin around your groin, inner thighs and butt crack (gluteal cleft). Tinea cruris is another name for jock itch. Tinea is another name for ringworm, and cruris means groin.
Irritation or itching around your genitals. If the infection spreads, you might get lower abdominal pain, pain during sex, nausea, or fever. The majority of chlamydial infections in men do not cause any symptoms.
usually does not cause itching. may appear as rough, red, or reddish-brown spots on the palm of the hands and bottoms of the feet. However, rashes with a different appearance may occur on other parts of the body. Sometimes they resemble rashes caused by other diseases.
Scabies is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a mite which lays its eggs under the surface of your skin and reproduces. When the eggs hatch, mites crawl out onto your skin and make new burrows. The mites can be difficult to identify and may be confused with pubic lice as both conditions cause itching in the genital area.
A syphilis rash might also be made up of large, raised gray to white lesions with a moist finish. These types of syphilis rashes occur on the inner thighs, armpits, groin, or below the breasts. Because syphilis rashes are very pale and not itchy or painful, they can be easy to overlook.
Yes, a rash on inner thigh can be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection, such as herpes or syphilis. It's important to see a healthcare provider for testing and treatment if you suspect you may have a sexually transmitted infection.
Dry skin: Your body loses moisture at night, which can make your skin itchy. Hormonal changes: At night, your body doesn't produce as many hormones as it does during the day and certain hormones reduce inflammation (swelling). As you have fewer hormones at night, your skin could be itchy.
Having itchier skin at night is common because that's the time of day when changes to your body temperature and increases in blood flow to your skin occur. Your skin also loses water at night, making your skin extra dry and prone to itch.
Redness on the upper legs is most often seen as a rash on the thighs. This condition can be caused by contact dermatitis, or an allergic reaction from certain bugs or plants. Cellulitis can also cause a red rash on the upper thigh. Read on for more information about causes and relief options.
Certain areas of the body are more prone to contact with irritants, which can cause a rash. The inner thighs are prone to rashes from skin rubbing, yeasts, moisture, and bacteria.
If you have itchy, red skin in your crotch area, it might be genital psoriasis. Or it could be jock itch. The two conditions can look a lot alike.
During the secondary stage of syphilis, you might have a rash on your hands and feet or on other parts of your body. Syphilis rashes are often red or brown and usually don't itch. Other symptoms may include fever, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches, hair loss, and feeling tired.
Rarely, chlamydia may cause reactive arthritis. Similar to other forms of arthritis, this condition causes inflammation in the joints, particularly in your knees, ankles, and feet. The inflammation can potentially extend to your eyes, urethra, and skin.