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Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Jock Itch

Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • Slowly expanding pink-red rash on inner thigh near genital area.
  • Rash is usually symmetrical (looks the same on both inner thighs).
  • Rash is itchy and not painful.
  • In men it does not involve penis or scrotum.
  • In women it does not involve vulva.
General Information
  • Jock Itch is a fungal infection that grows best on the warm, damp skin of the inner thigh. The medical term for this condition is "Tinea Cruris".
  • It is usually caused by the same fungal infection that causes Athlete's Foot.
  • Jock Itch, as the name implies, is much more common in men than women.
  • Most individuals will be able to treat Jock Itch effectively using an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream.

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