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Jock itch

Jock itch

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Also known as tinea cruis, this condition results in an itchy fungal infection of the groin that turns the skin red.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Fungal skin infection

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Scrotum swelling
Rash
Red ring shaped rash
Thigh rash
Genital rash

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Jock itch
Ciclopirox
5
1 review
Naftifine
4.2
5 reviews
Griseofulvin
2
5 reviews
Clotrimazole
1
5 reviews
Sulconazole
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Tests

Fungal culture
KOH prep

Risk factors

Personal

Athlete
Tight fitting clothes

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