Summary
Jock itch is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, which can be found on the skin.
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It is more likely to occur in people who sweat a lot, are overweight, or have eczema.
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It is characterized by a red and itchy rash in warm and moist areas of the body, usually the groin and inner thighs.
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Jock itch is also known as tinea cruris.
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Summary
Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungal infection that causes a red and itchy rash in warm and moist areas of the body. The rash often affects the groin and inner thighs and may be shaped like a ring.
Jock itch gets its name because it's common in athletes. It's also common in people who sweat a lot or who are overweight.
Jock itch - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Jock itch is an infection that’s caused by a fungus . It's a form of ringworm that likes to live in warm, moist places on your body. It’s also called tinea cruris. People who sweat a lot, who are overweight , or who have a skin condition called eczema are more likely to get it.
Jock Itch: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention - WebMD
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Jock itch is a contagious fungal skin infection that develops in skin folds like the armpits and buttocks.
The fungi that cause it, called dermatophytes, already live on your skin. But they can cause a skin infection if you wear sweat-soaked clothes for too long after physical exertion.
Jock Itch: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, and More - Healthline
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Summary
Jock itch is a contagious fungal skin infection that develops in skin folds like the armpits and buttocks.
The fungi that cause it, called dermatophytes, already live on your skin. But they can cause a skin infection if you wear sweat-soaked clothes for too long after physical exertion.
How to Treat Jock Itch, According to Doctors - Men's Health
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Jock itch is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It's called jock itch because it's commonly seen in active people who sweat a lot while playing sports. But anyone…
Jock Itch (for Teens) - Nemours KidsHealth
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