Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly ...

Read on to learn more about the symptoms and causes of jock itch. This article also looks at how doctors diagnose the condition, treatment options, and more. A group of fungi called dermatophytes ...

Q. I’ve been trying to prevent athlete’s foot and jock itch off and on since I worked at a swimming pool in 1969. My current routine: ...

Here's why you shouldn't be embarrassed by this common condition, but should get treatment soon. Symptoms of jock itch Jock itch, aka tinea cruris, involves red raised patches that are scaly to ...

Possible causes include eczema, contact dermatitis, chafing, heat rash, hidradenitis suppurativa, jock itch, pityriasis rosea, razor burn, swimmer’s itch, and STIs. The symptoms and treatment ...

Q: I’ve been trying to prevent athlete’s foot and jock itch off and on since I worked at a swimming pool in 1969. My current routine: 1. Keep it dry.