Have Cold And Itchy Groin Area. What Could Be Causing This?
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ITCHING on scrotum and its sides with a cold feeling is most probably due to ring worm infection (Dermatophytes).
It is easily curable with appropriate antifungal antibiotics both topical and systemic and anti-histamines for itching. Both have to be continued for at least 4 weeks to prevent recurrences on the advice of your Dermatologist.
You may try an over the counter available ointment like Candid or clotrimazole twice daily on the affected parts for 4 weeks.
Avoid sharing your clothes, towel, and soaps with others and avoid bathing in common pool. Use cotton inner-wears and avoid tight clothing and its continuous use more than 10-12 hours.
The other possibilities are seborrheic Dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and may be due to ecto-parasites. These can be differentiated well by your dermatologist, and all can be easily managed well and he/she will help you recover fast.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.