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| | Jock Itch |
 | | Jock itch is so named because mostly athletes or "jocks" get it, but it can affect anyone who tends to sweat a lot. |
 | | Certain factors can make jock itch more likely to develop, like lots of sweating while playing sports, hot and humid weather, friction from wearing tight clothes for extended periods (like bathing suits), sharing clothes with others, diabetes mellitus, or obesity. |
 | | Jock itch is pretty common, but can be avoided through proper care and attention. |
| kidshealth.org /teen/infections/skin_rashes/jock_itch.html (624 words) |
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