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Jock Itch: What Is, Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What is Jock Itch?

Jock itch, als­o tagged as tinea cruris in medical terms, emerges when a fungus attacks the skin around spots such as the genital region, inner thighs, and buttocks. It is named so because it’s customary among athletes who sweat a lot; however, anyone can get this infection. Miscellaneous variations of fungi cause the dilemma, often the same that causes athlete’s foot a­nd ringworm.

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