ICD-11 definition : Dermatophyte infection of the inguinocrural folds and adjacent external genitalia
(tinea cruris). It presents as erythema and inflammation of affected skin with an
advancing scaly edge. It is typically itchy and affects adult men much more commonly
than women or children. Dermatophyte infection of the toe clefts commonly co-exists.;
ICD-11 synonym : Dermatophytosis of groin; Ringworm of groin; Tinea cruris; Jock itch;
ICD-11 inclusion : Ringworm of perianal area; Tinea of perianal region; Dermatophytosis of perianal area; Ringworm of groin; Tinea cruris; Dermatophytosis of groin;
Dermatophyte infection of the inguinocrural folds and adjacent external genitalia
(tinea cruris). It presents as erythema and inflammation of affected skin with an
advancing scaly edge. It is typically itchy and affects adult men much more commonly
than women or children. Dermatophyte infection of the toe clefts commonly co-exists.