Fungal infection - groin; Infection - fungal - groin; Itching in the groin; Ringworm - groin; Tinea cruris; Tinea of the groin

• Keep the groin area clean and dry.
• Don't wear clothing that rubs and irritates the area. Avoid tight-fitting and rough-textured clothing.
• Wear loose-fitting underwear.
• Wash athletic supporters frequently.
• After bathing, apply antifungal or drying powders if you are susceptible to jock itch.

Andrews MD, Burns M. Common tinea infections in children. Am Fam Physician. 2008;77:1415-1420.

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Review Date: 05/13/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)