Is tinea cruris contagious?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 15, 2024
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Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection, and it is quite contagious. For example, sharing towels or bath mitts at home, frequent visits to public baths and swimming pools, and some people have athlete's foot. If they wash their socks together with their underwear, it can also lead to cross-infection.

Once it occurs, it must be treated formally. Common antifungal creams can completely cure it. During treatment, it is necessary to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, avoid public baths and swimming pools, and not share bath towels. Socks and underwear must be washed separately to prevent cross-infection from recurring. The treatment course must be long, and it must be adhered to for at least one month.

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Do tinea corporis and tinea cruris itch?

Tinea corporis and tinea cruris are both caused by fungal infections, and they are highly contagious and recurrent. Generally speaking, tinea corporis does not have very obvious symptoms of itching, but most patients with tinea cruris experience severe itching because it grows at the root of the thighs, an area that is often damp and not well ventilated, allowing fungi to proliferate quickly. Typically, there is mild to moderate itching. If these diseases are detected, it is crucial to seek prompt and formal treatment. The most common treatment is the application of antifungal creams, which can completely cure the condition if used consistently for at least 1 to 2 months. It is essential to sun-dry and disinfect underwear and socks, frequently clean beds to eliminate mites or fungi, and avoid keeping small animals at home.

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Is tinea cruris a fungus?

Tinea cruris is caused by a fungal infection. The initial factor of the disease is the attachment of fungus at the root of the thigh. Without timely and effective treatment, the fungus reproduces more and more, and the affected area expands, which might develop to the buttocks or even other parts of the body. Therefore, once it occurs, proper treatment is essential. Commonly used antifungal creams can completely cure it if applied long-term. During treatment, it is important to regulate dietary and lifestyle habits, avoid public baths, swimming, and use separate bath towels and scrubbing towels. Patients with athlete's foot must wash their socks and underwear separately, ensure thorough sun exposure and disinfection, eat a light diet, bathe more frequently, and keep the affected area dry.

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What can you eat with tinea cruris?

The diet of patients with tinea cruris is very important. A good diet in conjunction with treatment is greatly beneficial for patients. It is recommended that patients with tinea cruris eat more vegetables and fruits, such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, etc., as well as tofu, bitter melon, leafy greens, cabbage, and radishes. Additionally, they should consume more lean pork, eggs, and milk which are rich in protein. Finally, patients should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy and irritating foods.

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Is tinea cruris contagious?

Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection, and it is quite contagious. For example, sharing towels or bath mitts at home, frequent visits to public baths and swimming pools, and some people have athlete's foot. If they wash their socks together with their underwear, it can also lead to cross-infection. Once it occurs, it must be treated formally. Common antifungal creams can completely cure it. During treatment, it is necessary to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, avoid public baths and swimming pools, and not share bath towels. Socks and underwear must be washed separately to prevent cross-infection from recurring. The treatment course must be long, and it must be adhered to for at least one month.

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How to remove darkening from tinea cruris?

Tinea cruris is a contagious disease caused by the attachment of fungi to the surface of the skin, and it tends to recur. After treatment with conventional antifungal creams, the areas around the upper thighs or buttocks may show hyperpigmentation, mostly appearing black or yellowish-brown. These pigments mostly fade away or lighten over time on their own, but some people may not be able to completely remove them and there are no particularly effective medications for this. It is advisable to wash the affected areas frequently with warm water and apply ordinary moisturizing lotion. Gradually, the pigmentation will fade. Eating foods rich in vitamin C, such as strawberries, oranges, and tomatoes, may also help accelerate the fading of the pigments.