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Examples of jock itch in a Sentence
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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
With over-the-counter antifungal creams and proper hygiene (keeping the area clean and dry), jock itch typically clears up within one to three weeks, but if not, a dermatologist or primary care provider can suggest a prescription medication.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 20 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
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“Jock itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jock%20itch. Accessed 22 Aug. 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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