jock itch

noun

: tinea cruris

Examples of jock itch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

ˈjäk- 

: ringworm of the crotch : tinea cruris

called also jockey itch