I am wondering if this new development on my groin area is jock itch? i am an active person all day and swat alot between the gym in the morning, working outside all day and martial arts at night. i usually take simple precautions to avoid transferring an

Photo: Can you take a photo and post? WOuld be most helpful. If itchy, then most likely "jock itch". Best to treat with OTC athletes foot cream 2 times a day until rash gone then one a day for one more week. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck with this. Dr R

Most likely yes.: It's hard to be definitive with out seeing it, but your diagnosis sounds likely. If the area is red and itchy, it most likely is tinea cruris (jock itch). Treatment would include keeping the area clean and dry, and applying topical antifungal such as Miconazole, Ketaconazole or Clotrimazole.