Your feet will be less prone to athlete's foot in summer if you wear sandals. Other Tinea can also occur on other parts of the body. It usually affects skin surfaces which are in constant contact, such as around the groin in men or under women's breasts. Tinea in these places causes severe itching and moistness of the skin. Red, raised areas and 'weeping' patches can be seen.
Tinea occurs in people who perspire a lot.
It can be made worse by over-washing or by friction with clothing, especially underwear which is too tight. Tinea in the groin can be made worse by wearing tight jeans or nylon underwear. You are less likely to develop tinea in these places if you change clothes frequently and wear cotton underwear and loose outer clothing. The skin is the body's protective covering. However, it is not an insensitive wall.