jock itch

Athlete's embarrassing rash

Jock itch is a fungal skin infection affecting the groin area, causing itching, redness, and a ring-shaped rash.

The condition thrives in warm, moist environments—hence its association with athletes and athletic supporters (jockstraps).

Medical name: tinea cruris.

athletic

locker room

Shared space for dressing

  • gymExercise facility
  • sweatMoisture from skin pores
  • groinHip-thigh junction

chafing · moisture · sports · athlete · exercise · training · running · workout · fitness · compression shorts

symptoms

redness

Crimson-hued state

  • rashHeedless or skin irritation
  • burningCombustion in progress
  • chafingIrritation from friction

irritation · inflammation · flaking · scaling · discomfort · ring-shaped · raised edges · cracking · peeling · stinging

fungal

antifungal

Destroys or stops mold growth

spores · miconazole · ketoconazole · fungicide · mycosis · contagious · warm · moist

treatment

antifungal cream

Medicine destroying skin fungi

drying · hygiene · loose clothing · medicated · over-the-counter · prescription · dermatologist · zinc oxide · cornstarch · air dry

Categories
Opposites
health status

jock itchclear skin

Blemish-free facial surface

skin health · healed · uninfected

body location of fungal infection

jock itchathlete's foot

Fungal infection of feet

ringworm · nail fungus

Family

itch, itching, itchy, jock, itchiness, jocks, jockstrap

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG