This image displays the small areas of scaly redness typical of a mild case of tinea cruris ("jock itch"). In addition to itching, redness, and swelling, tinea cruris ("jock itch") usually has areas of scaling at the edges, as displayed in this image.
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Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)  Information for adults

Picture of Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris): This image displays the fungal infection typical of tinea cruris ("jock itch"). Divider line
This image displays the fungal infection typical of tinea cruris ("jock itch").
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Overview
Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a surface (superficial) fungal infection of the skin on either side of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen, known as the groin. It is often spread to the groin from tinea infection on the feet (tinea pedis or athlete's feet).
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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