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)  Teen information

Picture of Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris): This image displays the small areas of scaly redness typical of a mild case of tinea cruris ("jock itch"). Divider line
This image displays the small areas of scaly redness typical of a mild case of tinea cruris ("jock itch").
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1174-1185. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.1999, 1102. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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