JOCK ITCH Definition & Meaning

jock itch

noun

Pathology.

a fungal infection of the skin in the groin area, occurring most commonly in males, especially in warm climates, characterized by itchy and often scaly lesions; tinea cruris.

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Origin of jock itch¹

First recorded in 1945–50

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Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.

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Q: For several years, I had jock itch.

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A: Readers of this column have been using old-fashioned amber Listerine to treat a variety of fungal infections including nail fungus, athlete’s foot and jock itch.

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The large boots forced me to walk with my legs apart, like I had just gotten off a horse or had jock itch.

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Or maybe a bad case of jock itch.

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