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Fungus

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.

Habif, TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4^th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2004.

Rakel, P, ed. Textbook of Family Practice. 6^th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2002.

Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.