Tinea cruris

Tinea cruris is a superficial dermatophyte infection of the keratinized epidermis involving the inguinal folds, upper inner thighs, perineum, and perianal region Most frequently caused by fungi such as *Trichophyton rubrum* and *Epidermophyton floccosum*, it predominantly affects postpubertal and adult males, often exacerbated by moisture, maceration, friction, and occlusive clothing Clinically, it presents as well-demarcated, intensely pruritic, erythematous plaques with central clearing, perip...

Tinea cruris is a superficial dermatophyte infection of the keratinized epidermis involving the inguinal folds, upper inner thighs, perineum, and perianal region Most frequently caused by fungi such as *Trichophyton rubrum* and *Epidermophyton floccosum*, it predominantly affects postpubertal and adult males, often exacerbated by moisture, maceration, friction, and occlusive clothing

Most frequently caused by fungi such as *Trichophyton rubrum* and *Epidermophyton floccosum*, it predominantly affects postpubertal and adult males, often exacerbated by moisture, maceration, friction, and occlusive clothing

Clinically, it presents as well-demarcated, intensely pruritic, erythematous plaques with central clearing, peripheral scaling, and elevated active borders that typically spare the scrotum and penis