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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tinea cruris, jock itch, eczema marginatumnoun

    fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)

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  1. jock itchnoun

    a fungal infection, tinea cruris, of the groin region, due to the fungus Trichophyton rubrum and others.

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  1. jock itch

    Tinea cruris, also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates.Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is an intensely itchy red raised rash with a scaly well-defined curved border. It is often associated with athletes foot and fungal nail infections, excessive sweating, and sharing of infected towels or sports clothing. It is uncommon in children.Its appearance may be similar to some other rashes that occur in skin folds including candidal intertrigo, erythrasma, inverse psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Tests may include microscopy and culture of skin scrapings.Treatment is with topical antifungal medications and is particularly effective if symptoms have recent onset. Prevention of recurrences include treating concurrent fungal infections and taking measures to avoid moisture build-up including keeping the groin region dry, avoiding tight clothing and losing weight if obese.

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  1. jock itch

    Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris, is a common fungal infection that affects the groin and inner thighs area. It is characterized by itching, redness, flaking, peeling, or cracking skin in these areas. Despite its name, anyone can get jock itch, not just athletes. It tends to thrive in warm, moist areas of the body and is more common in men and adolescent boys. The fungus that causes jock itch is the same that causes athlete’s foot and ringworm.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jock itch in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jock itch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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