How to Recognize Jock Itch

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Jock Itch-Topic Overview More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Pierre - Jean Cayuela | permalink
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What is jock itch?Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a form of ringworm. Ringworm is not a worm at all; it is a fungal infection of the outer layers of skin, hair, or nails. Fungi (plural of fungus) are present everywhere in our environment.Ringworm of the skin appears as a rash with patches that may be red or peeling or that have bumps on the edges that look like blisters. The skin often is itchy, and .
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/men/tc/jock-itch-topic-overview ^[1]

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How to Cure Jock Itch More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Lauren Topf | permalink
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Any man can recognize the signs of the dreaded fungal menace known as jock itch. In addition to itching in the groin, on the inner thigh and in the anal area, you'll see a raised rash that starts to clear in the center, forming a...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Cure-Jock-Itch ^[2]

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4 Ways to Identify Symptoms of Jock Itch | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Xavier Meurisse | permalink
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Jock itch, also known as ringworm of the groin or tinea cruris, is found mostly in adult men. The first symptom you are likely to notice is intense itching in the groin area or upper thighs. Whereas this microscopic fungus normally lives on the skin without problems, it can become an irritant when confined to a moist, sweaty environment such as the...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/13732-identify-symptoms-jock-itch/ ^[3]

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8 Things Everyone With A Crotch Should Know About Jock Itch More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Kmasterx 75 | permalink
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Let's talk fungal infections of the crotch! Because it's not just for athletes.

For further reading: http://www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosenberg/so-your-junk-is-itchy ^[4]

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1. http://www.webmd.com/men/tc/jock-itch-topic-overview

2. http://www.wikihow.com/Cure-Jock-Itch

3. http://www.livestrong.com/article/13732-identify-symptoms-jock-itch/

4. http://www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosenberg/so-your-junk-is-itchy