Winter Itch Symptoms
- Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
The term "jock itch" typically describes an itchy rash in a man's groin. Although there are many causes of jock itch, this term has become synonymous with tinea cruris, a common fungal infection that affects the groin and inner thighs of men and woman. Tinea is the name of the fungus; cruris comes from the Latin word for leg.
Jock itch can develop when tight garments trap moisture and heat. This creates an environment in which fungi multiply and flourish. Athletes often get jock...
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Anal Itch (Pruritus Ani)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Anal itch, also known as pruritus ani, is an irritating, itchy sensation around the anus (the opening through which stool passes out of... Read more »
Itching
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Itching is a tingling or irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area.Alternative NamesPruritusConsiderationsItching may... Read more »
Acupuncture May Relieve Eczema Symptoms
German researchers say acupuncture may help relieve itching brought on my eczema. Researchers found that symptoms of itching were reduced when... Read more »
Keeping your skin healthy in winter
Winter can be especially hard on skin as cold temperatures, low humidity levels, and windy conditions can cause skin to dry, chafe, and crack.... Read more »
Vaginal itching
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vaginal itching is a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area (vulva). The itching may cause a desire to... Read more »
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