What Is Tinea Cruris?
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5. Signs & Symptoms
Tinea cruris appears as a rash or blisters on the skin in the groin area. It can start in folds of the skin that trap moisture, but it often fans out in a half-moon-shaped pattern to the inner thighs.
One way to distinguish between jock itch and other rashes is by inspecting its appearance. Tinea cruris usually appears in a ring with blisters, which is the same thing you would see if you had ringworm on your arm or another area of your body. It can, of course, break out of the ring and spread, but a round patch is usually a clear indication of jock itch.
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