Tinea Cruris

Tinea cruris, also called jock itch, is a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs and groin region of men. It results in extremely itchy red rashes on the skin. It is frequently seen in athletes and people who sweat a lot.

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I have severe itching in my inner thigh and around my penis. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, My skin in the inner thigh section around my penis and inner thighs is very bad, I have been scratching it for almost two months as I face severe itching sensation there, but now the entire area is so black and ugly. The skin is dead, and I also had ringworm around the area three years...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided on your end, and I understand your concern. The rashes, as per the history provided, may be Tinea cruris or fungal infection on the areas which are closed and unexposed. Which usually forms due to stagnation of moisture an...  Read Full »

My groin area itches a lot after a cold bath, and I have rashes. Why is it?

Query: Hi doctor, I have rashes in my groin area that itch a lot. In addition, my skin itch for a while after taking a cold bath, which keeps me from falling asleep.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the images and the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears as tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most often seen on the folds and private areas where exposure is less. They appear...  Read Full »

I have small clustered pimples and bumps near the ankle and it itches. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have small clustered pimples near the ankle that itch. There are also mosquito bite-like bumps are seen around different body parts. I am having capsule Itraconazole 200 mg and using Terbinafine cream. I have itching in the genital area, bumps on the testicles, and redness on the lower ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), there appear to be eczema lesions and fungal infections called Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. Eczema usually occurs due to a hypersensitivity reaction of your skin to...  Read Full »

My aunty noticed a blackish discoloration over her back. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, My aunty got an infection over her back for three months. As a result, I have a history of blackish discoloration over the back. I attached the images, and I do not have any history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the history provided from your end and have viewed the image (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears to be Tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection that affects the skin, especia...  Read Full »

I have had an itchy scrotum with rashes on my buttocks. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had an itchy scrotum with rashes on my buttocks and inner thighs for the past three months. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: 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. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most often seen on the folds and private areas where exposure is less. They...  Read Full »

I have itchiness, puffiness, and sweating in the area between my legs. Why does it occur?

Query: Hi doctor,The area between my legs was sweaty, wet, itchy, and puffy. The balls have a different texture and are sweating profusely, and the skin around them has marks that look like my brief underwear.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and images provided, it appears as tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most commonly found in folds and private areas with less exposure. They appear as a result of sweat and moisture stagnation. The private...  Read Full »

I am a 25-year-old male experiencing an itchy red rash on my scrotum, which burns sometimes. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male with a red rash on my scrotum; it is itchy and sometimes burns. I consulted a doctor a year ago, and he said eczema and told me to apply baby powder. It worked, but it is back again. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The history and image provided (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity) may be Tinea cruris of the scrotum. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection that appears in the folds of the skin, private areas, underarms, groin ar...  Read Full »

Despite applying Soframycin cream, I have itching near my penis and anus. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Besides my penis and toilet side, some skin problems happened, and I am also experiencing itching. I have applied Soframycin cream for the last five days but did not get any relief. I have attached images so it will be easier to know. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and images provided (the attachments are removed to protect th patient's identity), it may be Tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most often seen on the folds and private areas where exposure is less. They appe...  Read Full »

I have itching and rash on my thighs. Are there any alternative medicines other than Itch Guard cream?am?

Query: Hi doctor, I have itching and rash on the inner part of the body under the thighs. The rash is spreading. I have been facing this for three weeks. I have used Itch guard cream, but no use. Please suggest alternatives medicines.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: 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. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection caused by contact with an infected individual due to weakened immunity, moisture stagnation...  Read Full »

The infection in the inner side of my thigh is turning black and spreading rapidly. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from an infection in the inner side of my thigh which is turning black and spreading rapidly. I want your advice. Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. As per your history and images provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), the condition seems to be tinea cruris. It is a fungal infection that appears due to moisture retention. It can be transmitted by sharing the be...  Read Full »

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