What Causes Itching On Body After Intercourse?

Posted on Wed, 3 Dec 2014

Question: Doctor i started getting itching on my body minutes after i had sex. Same problem i had 8 years back also and got resolved with only continuous use of moisturizing cream. Is it the condom or something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Condom allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Condom allergy is a common thing.
There is a possibility that you have developed condom allergy.
Use ointment fluticasone twice daily for a week.
You will get relief.
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 minutes later)

I have used condoms all the time for these 8 years, inspite of that it happened. This ointment fluticasone where is to be applied? My body itches all over.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
cetrizine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
I thought only penis is itchy.
Please take tablet cetrizine in night and tablet allegra in day.
Sometimes a particular brand or a particular chemical containing condom can cause this.
Try to notice this.
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

I had taken tablet zymnatac 10 mg for 10 days in the night.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
take the combination

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I think zymnatac is cetrizine ?
Please take the combination mentioned by me.
It will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari