Fungal infections of the body and groin are superficial skin infections usually caused by dermatophytes. Infection may have spread from the feet (athlete’s foot) by direct contact with another infected person or by contact with contaminated clothing, towels or bed linen. 

Treatment involves general measures to reduce reinfection and avoid making the condition worse, such as keeping the affected areas clean, cool and dry; washing towels and bed linen to eradicate fungal spores; and not sharing towels. 

For mild, limited infections, topical antifungal treatment should be used – terbinafine cream 1% once or twice daily for one to two weeks for adults and children over 12 years, or clotrimazole cream 1%, two to three times daily for four weeks. Miconazole and econazole creams are also suitable for adults and children.