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What Causes Severe Itching In Pelvic Region, Scrotum And Penis?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Question: Doctor, i have severe itching in pelvic region,scrotum ,and penis and has developed rashes on it.Urologist says that i have a fungal infection and has advised flucos 150 ,avil and zole f cream for 5 days . i have started the medication from yesterday ,but still my itching and rashes remain. please comment .
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection,take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed a fungal infection in the area.
You have been rightly prescribed by your treating doctor for the same .
You can continue the medicines as told.
In addition,take some oral antihistamines like Benadryl or levocetrizine along to relieve the associated itching and allergy .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating and prevent further infection.
Use clotrimazole powder over the skin folds twice daily to prevent recurrence.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Avoid agents like dettol or savlon .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (18 minutes later)
Thank you so much doctor. What is this condition called ,can i use clotrimazole powder regularly ,as i sweat profusely.How much will it take to get cured completely.Is itch guard an alternate for clotrimazole powder.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment of fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You have developed tinea infection of the skin.
Regular application of medicine for atleast seven to ten days will help in healing .
Yes you can use an antifungal powder like clotrimazole powder to prevent recurrent infections . Itchguard will also help .


Dr Geetika Paul
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What Causes Severe Itching In Pelvic Region, Scrotum And Penis?

Brief Answer: Fungal infection,take treatment Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the attached pictures . You seem to have developed a fungal infection in the area. You have been rightly prescribed by your treating doctor for the same . You can continue the medicines as told. In addition,take some oral antihistamines like Benadryl or levocetrizine along to relieve the associated itching and allergy . Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating and prevent further infection. Use clotrimazole powder over the skin folds twice daily to prevent recurrence. Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area. Avoid agents like dettol or savlon . Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul