jock itch

noun

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Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch. Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 Ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot are all caused by fungi called dermatophytes that live on your skin, hair, or nails (lovely, right?). Kathleen Felton, SELF, 26 July 2024 Like ringworm and jock itch, TMVII can cause a scaly red rash. Kathleen Felton, SELF, 26 July 2024 Athlete’s foot and jock itch are common complications of hyperhidrosis. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 3 July 2024 Examples of fungal infections are yeast infections, jock itch, ringworm, and athlete's foot. Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2024 Common fungal infections include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and vaginal yeast infections.8 The urinary tract is a common site for infections. Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023 Mishra explains that trapped sweat from moisture-wicking clothing increases the risk of microorganisms building up, resulting in yeast infections and jock itch. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Popular Science, 1 June 2023 Tea tree oil and mint team up to work their antibacterial and antimicrobial magic to treat jock itch, nail fungus, athlete’s foot, body acne, ringworm and psoriasis all over the body. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

jock entry 1

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jock itch was in 1950

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“Jock itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jock%20itch. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

jock itch

noun
: a skin infection of the groin and upper thigh that is caused by a fungus and is marked by itchy, red, and flaking skin
Etymology

from 2jock "athletic supporter, athlete"

Medical Definition

jock itch

noun
: ringworm of the crotch : tinea cruris

called also jockey itch

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