📋Overview
Jock itch is a common term for tinea cruris, a fungal infection affecting the groin area. It is caused by dermatophyte fungi and is characterized by an itchy, red, and often ring-shaped rash. The modern preferred term is tinea cruris, which falls under superficial dermatophytosis.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C1384589ICD-10-CM
B35.6
MeSH
D000084002
SNOMED CT (US)
399029005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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