Jock itch - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年5月18日 · Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy rash in warm, moist areas of the body. The rash often affects the groin and inner thighs and may be shaped like a ring. The condition is also called tinea cruris. Jock itch gets its name because it's common in athletes. It's also common in people who sweat a lot.
Jock Itch: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2021年12月1日 · Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) Jock itch is a contagious fungal infection that causes different itchy skin problems in your groin area. An itchy, stinging, burning rash forms on infected skin.
Tinea cruris - DermNet
Tinea cruris, also known as ‘jock itch’, is a specific form of tinea due to a dermatophyte fungus affecting the groin, pubic region, and adjacent thigh. It presents as an acute or chronic asymmetrical rash.
Tinea cruris - Wikipedia
Tinea cruris (TC), also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates.
Diagnosis and Management of Tinea Infections | AAFP
2014年11月15日 · The most common infections in prepubertal children are tinea corporis and tinea capitis, whereas adolescents and adults are more likely to develop tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea unguium...
Fungal Groin Infection (Tinea Cruris): Symptoms and Treatment
2023年10月18日 · Tinea cruris is caused by a fungal groin infection resulting in a red scaly rash. Treatment with an antifungal cream usually works well. Written by a GP.
Tinea Cruris - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2020年3月19日 · Tinea cruris, also known as jock itch, is an infection involving the genital, pubic, perineal, and perianal skin caused by pathogenic fungi known as dermatophytes. The evaluation and treatment of tinea cruris are discussed in the activity. This activity reviews the role of the healthcare team in improving care for patients with this condition.
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris): Symptoms, Triggers, Treatment - Verywell …
2024年9月9日 · Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the groin caused by the same fungi that cause athlete's foot and ringworm. The scaly, itchy rash tends to start in the groin and spread to nearby areas (like the buttocks or inner thigh) wear moisture accumulates.
Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch) - Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch) - Merck …
By Denise M. Aaron, MD, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Reviewed/Revised Sept 2023. Tinea cruris is a dermatophyte infection of the groin. Diagnosis is by clinical appearance and by potassium hydroxide wet mount. Treatment is with topical antifungals.
Jock Itch: Causes, Treatment, Prevention - WebMD
2024年5月30日 · Jock itch is an infection caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes like to live in moist places on your body, such as your feet, groin, and armpits. The medical term is tinea...