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  • What does jock itch look like? Jock itch appears as a skin rash around the groin.

    Jock Itch

    Jock itch is a contagious fungal skin infection that usually appears around the groin in men… to other parts of my body? Will I need an antibiotic if the blisters break open? Should I avoid sexual intercourse with a partner if I have jock itch?…

  • Ringworm on a man’s wrist

    Ringworm - Symptoms and Treatment

    Ringworm is a skin infection that makes a rash shaped like a ring. The rash can occur different places on… as athlete’s foot (tinea pedis). If it appears on your inner thighs, groin, or buttocks, it is known as jock itch (tinea cruris). Ringworm of…

  • Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your belly.

    Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester

    Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your… sun. This means you might burn more easily. Make sure you wear a strong sunscreen when spending time outside. A dark line (“linea nigra”) down…