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tinea cruris

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tinea cru·ris  (krrs)
n.
See jock itch.

[New Latin : Medieval Latin tinea, tinea + Latin crris, genitive of crs, leg.]
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Noun1.tinea cruris - fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
ringworm, roundworm, tinea - infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches


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Jock itch, also termed as Tinea Cruris, is a fungal infection appearing on the skin of the groin area of both sexes, though it is more common in males It is categorized as a ring shaped rash which is red and severely itchy Jock itch, also termed as Tinea Cruris, is a fungal infection appearing on the skin of the groin area of both sexes, though it is more common in males.
8 and 9), tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris can be seen with significantly increased frequency.
Jock Itch Diagnosis The best way to diagnose tinea cruris is to look for hyphae under the microscope, a KOH test.
 
 
 
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