eczema marginatum
Definition
- Noun:
- A fungal infection of the groin: "eczema marginatum" is a medical term for a specific type of fungal skin infection, most commonly affecting the groin area. It is particularly prevalent in men.
Usage
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with eczema marginatum and prescribed an antifungal cream.
- Eczema marginatum is often characterized by a red, itchy, and sometimes ring-shaped rash in the groin region.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: The term is used specifically in medical and dermatological contexts to describe this condition, differentiating it from other forms of eczema or fungal infections.
- The differential diagnosis included contact dermatitis and eczema marginatum.
Variants and Related Words
- Tinea cruris: This is the more common medical synonym for "eczema marginatum."
- Tinea cruris, or jock itch, is the clinical term for eczema marginatum.
Synonyms
- Tinea cruris: The standard medical synonym.
- Jock itch: A common, informal term for the same condition.
Related Phrases
- Fungal skin infection: A broader category that includes eczema marginatum.
- Eczema marginatum is one type of fungal skin infection.
Noun
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fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
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