What Causes Itching In The Groin Area?

Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014

Question: sir,
i am facing itching problem in my private parts from last 3 years. that problem is very minor and when this problem start than i take regularly medicines till 2 yeras but from last 6 months i am not taking any medicines but this problem is not fully exempt . please help

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection,oral antifungal will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

It seems you are having most probably fungal infection of genitals.In medical terms this is known as tinea cruris.

Body parts such as thighs,genitals ,arms are always moist and prone for fungal infections.Using tight undergarments,fit clothes,excess work in hot weather can also lead to fungal infections.

It will always better to keep area dry and clean.Use loose cotton undergarments.Avoid use of jeans,and if you are a outdoor worker I will advise you to bath twice in a day.

Creams which you are applying probably contain steroids.It will reduce only itching and redness,but not fungus.It will be better if you stop these creams and go for anti fungal powders like candid.This will also help in keeping area dry and prevent relapse.

However mainstay for fungal treatment is oral antifungal drugs.In my opinion A course of oral terbinafine 250 mg for 20 days will help in cure of the disease.

Antiallergic tablets like cetrizine will also be required for control of itching.

Hope this will help you.In case of any concerns I will be happy to help you.Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar