Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fungal infection affecting moist areas of the body: "Dhobi itch" is a medical term for a type of ringworm (tinea) infection, typically occurring in skin folds like the groin area, caused by fungi that thrive in warm, damp conditions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor diagnosed the persistent rash as dhobi itch.
  • Maintaining good hygiene and keeping the area dry can help prevent dhobi itch.

Advanced Usage

• The term "dhobi itch" originates from the Indian subcontinent, where "dhobi" refers to a traditional clothes washer, historically associated with the condition due to the damp working conditions.
• It is often used interchangeably with more common clinical terms like "tinea cruris" or "jock itch" in medical contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Tinea cruris (n): The formal medical term for the same fungal infection.
• Jock itch (n): A common colloquial synonym, especially in American English.

Synonyms

• Ringworm of the groin: A descriptive synonym.
• Tinea infection: A broader term for fungal skin infections.

Related Phrases

• Fungal rash: A general descriptive phrase for skin conditions caused by fungi.

Noun

1. fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body