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2. Tinea cruris - Wikipedia

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   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. [3] [4] Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is an intensely itchy red raised rash with a scaly well-defined curved ...

3. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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   The same appearances of ringworm may also occur on the scalp (tinea capitis), beard area (tinea barbae) or the groin (tinea cruris, known as jock itch or dhobi itch). [citation needed] Other classic features of tinea corporis include: [citation needed] Itching occurs on infected area. The edge of the rash appears elevated and is scaly to touch.

4. List of types of tinea - Wikipedia

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   The fungi may infect or spread to other areas of the body (such as by scratching one's feet and then touching one's groin). For each location on the body, the name of the condition changes. A fungal infection of the groin is called Tinea cruris, or commonly "jock itch".

5. 11 Reasons Your Crotch Is So Itchy - AOL

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   Jock itch isn't the only reason men develop a rash in their groin area. Here’s how to find what’s causing your itchy crotch and itchy balls, plus treatments. 11 Reasons Your Crotch Is So Itchy

6. Skin infections and wrestling - Wikipedia

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   There are several varieties of Tinea, which are classified depending on their location. Tinea corporis is found on the body, tinea cruris (jock itch) on the groin, tinea capitis on the scalp, and tinea pedis (athlete's foot) on the foot. Although they are not harmful, they are highly contagious and difficult to treat.

7. Dermatophyte - Wikipedia

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   More commonly occurs in men than women. Tinea cruris may be exacerbated by sweat and tight clothing (hence the term "jock itch"). [3] [10] Frequently, the feet are also involved. The theory is that the feet get infected first from contact with the ground. The fungus spores are carried to the groin from scratching from putting on underclothing ...