ICD·index Chapters ENESDE
1F28.3 category

Genitocrural dermatophytosis

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.

Inclusions

  • Dermatophytosis of groin
  • Ringworm of groin
  • Tinea cruris

Also indexed as

Dermatophytosis of groinGenitocrural dermatophytosisJock itchRingworm of groinTinea cruris

Nearby in Dermatophytosis