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Medical Conditions - Jock Itch

Jock itch is otherwise known as tinea cruris. It is a fungal infection caused due to dermatophytes. It causes red itchy rashes in ring shapes on the affected region of the body. It often affects the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. It occurs commonly in athletes, and so it is called jock itch. It occurs commonly in people who sweat excessively and obese persons. Applying topical antifungal medication and maintaining genital hygiene helps a lot.

All jock itch Q&A

Can you help me treat the jock itch-like fungal infection in my inner thigh?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. Yes. The condition is known as tinea cruris (jock itch or ringworm infection) or dermatophytosis.

How to cure the scrotal skin affected by jock itch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you Luliconazole 1% cream, twice daily for two weeks.

Answered By
Dr. Kakkar

Dr. Kakkar

What causes severe itching in the thigh area and penis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided on your end, and I understand your concern.

What could be the reason for itching in scrotum and buttocks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The history and images provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) appears as tinea cruris.

I have a fungal skin infection. What medications can help me?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are having tinea cruris or tinea corporis.

Answered By
Dr. Suvash Sahu

Dr. Suvash Sahu

What is the treatment of fungal infection on hips that is not resolving even after using Quadriderm cream?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from a condition called tinea cruris.

How to cure ringworm?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ringworm infection in the groin is known as tinea cruris. It is a recurrent fungal infection. Please let me know whether you have diabetes.

Can a red itchy groin rash be caused by Jock Itch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. This is not a fungal infection or Jock Itch. This is an allergic reaction.

What is the treatment for tinea cruris?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and image provided, (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) the most probable diagnosis is Tinea cruris.

How should I treat my genital abscess at age 19?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked through the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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