Is jock itch contagious through daily contact?

Tinea cruris (jock itch) can be transmitted through daily contact. Tinea cruris is a fungal skin infection that is contagious to a certain extent. Its transmission routes include both direct and indirect contact. Direct transmission mainly refers to direct skin contact with a patient suffering from tinea cruris, such as shaking hands or sharing a bed; indirect transmission occurs through contact with daily necessities previously used by the patient, such as towels, bath towels, and underwear. Therefore, in daily life, one should avoid sharing personal items with individuals who have tinea cruris and refrain from close contact to reduce the risk of transmission. At the same time, maintaining personal hygiene and promptly cleaning and disinfecting items that have been touched are also important preventive measures against tinea cruris transmission.