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Question: I had unprotected oral sex a year ago,after that my groin area felt extremely itchy and there is discoloration and skin folds around my groin. I chosed to just leave it, after a while, the itchness reduced. But there are still some occurence if i am wearing tight pants .. is there any way to cure that.?
Brief Answer:
Jock itch is the possible reason, treatable easily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Oral sex carries a low risk for HIV/STD.
Itching over groin is a very common menace to anybody to have. Mostly not related to your sexual activity. There are many reasons for the same. Jock itch or fungal infection is the commonest cause. Increased sweating, Seborrheic dermatitis, Scabies are other few causes. If diagnosed the exact cause then the treatment will not be a difficult one. Consult a Dermatologist and get well soon.
DR S.Murugan
Jock itch is the possible reason, treatable easily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Oral sex carries a low risk for HIV/STD.
Itching over groin is a very common menace to anybody to have. Mostly not related to your sexual activity. There are many reasons for the same. Jock itch or fungal infection is the commonest cause. Increased sweating, Seborrheic dermatitis, Scabies are other few causes. If diagnosed the exact cause then the treatment will not be a difficult one. Consult a Dermatologist and get well soon.
DR S.Murugan
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