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Diseases

Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)

A common fungal infection sometimes referred to as ringworm, involving the skin of the inner thighs, buttocks, and genitals. Also known as tinea cruris. It occurs most frequently in people who are overweight and/or who sweat profusely, such as athletes.

SYMPTOMS

Jock itch (a fungal infection of the groin area) causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash.

CAUSES

Causes of jock itch include the following: warmth, skin friction, and moist areas in the groin. Tight, occlusive clothing and undergarments that trap in sweat. Infections caused by fungus and yeasts: candida (yeast), trichophyton, and epidermophyton (fungal molds)

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082