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What Causes Itching Sensation In The Groin Area?
Question: Hi..I'm XXXXX from Chennai(India)..my age is 24...I have itching problem that to between my inner thigh and genital part on both the sides...sumtimes i continue scratching...my skin in that areas seems to be light and sumtimes become reddish if i scratch...also it looks like patches on both sides...is ter any medication which stops itching and make my skin appearance normal in that infected parts..also easily dirt is forming ter..pls suggest me sum good ointment..
Brief Answer:
Jock itch
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your problem and would address it.
You seem to have a fungal infection that is very common and easily treatable. It is called Tinea cruris also called jock itch in layman terms.
There are normal beneficial fungus on the body esp those areas. When there is a favourable condition they multiply heavily causing problems like itching, redness. What is their favourable condition? Wetness and improper hygiene.
So if you keep the area dry and clean they will be suppressed.
So wear cotton underwears, do not wear undergarments at night.
Use CANDID powder that is available at any pharmancy. Dry the area effectivley after each bath, take bath twice a day. Put this powder.
Do not scratch it. If you wish to scratch you can put CALAMINE lotion that prevents itch. If you scratch it itches again and you scratch it again called itch scratch cycle.
The thing that you call as dirt in that area is the superficial skin. Do not rub it hardly it causes more redness.
Try this for two days and you will be better.
Jock itch
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your problem and would address it.
You seem to have a fungal infection that is very common and easily treatable. It is called Tinea cruris also called jock itch in layman terms.
There are normal beneficial fungus on the body esp those areas. When there is a favourable condition they multiply heavily causing problems like itching, redness. What is their favourable condition? Wetness and improper hygiene.
So if you keep the area dry and clean they will be suppressed.
So wear cotton underwears, do not wear undergarments at night.
Use CANDID powder that is available at any pharmancy. Dry the area effectivley after each bath, take bath twice a day. Put this powder.
Do not scratch it. If you wish to scratch you can put CALAMINE lotion that prevents itch. If you scratch it itches again and you scratch it again called itch scratch cycle.
The thing that you call as dirt in that area is the superficial skin. Do not rub it hardly it causes more redness.
Try this for two days and you will be better.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Thank you Doctor...will this powder lightens the mark which created on both the sides?
Brief Answer:
Partially
Detailed Answer:
it can partially lighten. how is the itch n redness?
Partially
Detailed Answer:
it can partially lighten. how is the itch n redness?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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