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Tinea Cruris Definition
Common names:
  • Fungal Groin Infection
  • Groin Fungal Infection
  • Groin Fungus
  • Jock Itch
  • Tinea Cruris
  • Tinea Groin
A person with tinea cruris has inflammation of the skin in the groin, due to a fungal infection. Images

Tinea cruris is more common in warmer climates and in young athletes.

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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