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The word jock itch has emerged from the horse riding people who are known as jockey. This type of itching occurs when a person wears a tight dress, participates in the horse race in a hot humid environment  and rides a horse for a long period of time which leads to fungal infection in the groin area. This is similar to ringworm, tinea and other fungal infections. It is  also known as tinea cruris which means fungal infection in the groin area. It requires proper attention or more specifically proper treatment through the recommended antibiotic medicines prescribed by the doctor.Dr. K. Ravi Rao, consultant dermatologist from Chhattisgarh, discusses whether Jock Itch is contagious.

Dr. K Ravi Rao

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