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Tinea Cruris And It's Treatment
Tinea cruris is an infection of the groin caused by a fungus.it is a fungal infection of the groin more common in men and women.
Other Names of Tinea Cruris
- jock itch
- Tinea of the groin
- Itching in the groin
- Ringworm - groin
Causes of Tinea Cruris
Its caused by a fungus
Its only minimally contagious; direct person to person contact rarely leads to spreading of tinea cruris.
Treatment of Tinea Cruris
- Do not share towels with people in communal changing rooms.
- Keep your own towel when you have a fungal skin infection to reduce the chance of passing on the fungus to othersWash towels frequently.
- Change underwear daily. Fungi may multiply in flakes of skin in unwashed underwear.
- Dry the groin carefully after bathing using a separate towel.
- Avoid wearing occlusive or synthetic clothing.
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