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Jock Itch

Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin in the groin and inner thighs. It usually causes an itchy, red or scaly rash.

Dermatophyte fungi cause jock itch. Heat, moisture, friction, tight clothing and fungal infection on the feet can contribute to spread.

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AAP Guide to Jock Itch

The AAP guide below explains treatment and when the rash needs medical care.

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When to see a doctor

Contact your pediatrician or another healthcare professional if:

  • The rash is painful, spreading or draining.
  • Your child develops fever.
  • You are unsure whether the rash is fungal.
  • Appropriate antifungal treatment is not improving the rash.

Call 911 or get emergency care if:

  • Your child has any life-threatening emergency.

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When can my child be seen

Be seen today.

Every office keeps same-day appointments for illness and injury.

This evening or at the weekend.

Most offices run After Hours Care, by appointment rather than walk-in.

If you are worried, call. We would rather answer a question that turns out to be nothing.

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