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Definition of Jock itch
1. Noun. Fungal infection of the groin (most common in men).
Definition of Jock itch
1. Noun. a fungal infection, tinea cruris, of the groin region, due to the fungus ''Trichophyton rubrum'' and others. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Jock itch
1. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the perineum, better known as jock itch. This condition is often treated with clotrimazole or miconazole cream. Good general hygiene is vital in the prevention of tinea cruris. Keep the groin area clean and dry and avoid chafing. Launder athletic supporters frequently. Use an antifungal or drying powder after showering. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jock Itch
Literary usage of Jock itch
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(e) jock itch. A chronic and recurrent infection caused by certain derm ...
labeled for the treatment of athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. ..."
2. Women in the Military: Deployment in the Persian Gulf War (1993)
"jock itch and yeast infections were the only gender-associated health problems
that were mentioned; we were told these problems were generally infrequent ..."
3. Muhammad Ali & Company by Thomas Hauser (1998)
"Holmes suffered from apparent jock itch during this number, and tugged periodically
at his crotch. Round Three: Midway through "I Feel Good," someone in the ..."
4. Screening for Infectious Diseases Among Substance Abusers: A Treatment by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... muscle strength, grasp) • Easy bruising or abnormal bleeding associated with
low platelets • Fungal dermatitis: tinea cruris (jock itch) ..."
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