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Itch
Alternative Names
Fungal infection - groin; Infection - fungal - groin;
in the groin; Ringworm - groin; Tinea cruris; Tinea
of the groin
Definition
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris
or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin
area caused by fungus
Causes
The body normally hosts a variety of
bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the
body. Others can multiply rapidly and form infections.
Jock itch occurs when a particular type of fungus grows
and multiplies in the groin area. Jock itch can be triggered
by friction from clothes and prolonged wetness in the
groin area (such as from sweating)
Symptoms
- Itching in groin, thigh skin folds, or anus
- Red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and
ooze -- The patches often have sharply-defined edges
and are often redder around the outside with normal
skin tone in the center
- Abnormally dark or light skin
Treatment
Jock itch usually responds to self-care within a couple
of weeks:
- Keep the skin clean and dry.
- Don't wear clothing that rubs and irritates the
area.
- Apply topical over-the-counter antifungal or drying
powders, such as those that contain miconazole, clotrimazole,
or tolnaftate.
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