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Why Do I Have Itching In My Testicles?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2021
Question: I have itching in my testicles.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.

I appreciate your concern..

Kindly answer the following to comment further and advise accordingly.

For how long has the itching persisted?
Is there any discoloration or lesion associated with the itching?
Is there any pain in the genitals associated with the itching?
Is the itching localized to a single patch of skin or is it generalized to the testicular region?

Awaiting these details to assist you further...

Wishing you best of health

Thanks


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 days later)
several months
no discoloration
no pain just the testicular region
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Tinea cruris, a fungal infection also called jock itch is the likely to be the cause based on your history and description.

In mild to moderate cases, a combination of topical (Clotrimazole with Hydrocortisone helps relieve the symptoms.

For instant relief, topical Calamine lotion can be applied.
Use mild soap and water and avoid anti-bacterial soaps.
Keep the area clean and dry i.e avoid any undue water exposure.
Use loose cotton clothing and avoid tight clothing to ensure proper air exposure.

If the itching persists despite the above measures, further investigations may need to done to look for parasitic/bacterial infections...Please discuss with your primary regarding this...

Wishing you a good health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil

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Why Do I Have Itching In My Testicles?

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome. I appreciate your concern.. Kindly answer the following to comment further and advise accordingly. For how long has the itching persisted? Is there any discoloration or lesion associated with the itching? Is there any pain in the genitals associated with the itching? Is the itching localized to a single patch of skin or is it generalized to the testicular region? Awaiting these details to assist you further... Wishing you best of health Thanks