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Itchiness In Pubic Area, Turns Red When Scratching, Falling Of White Dead Skins. Reason?
Okay so I'm 11 years old and my pubic area is so itchy to the point it goes red when I'm scratch so hard I thought this is a yeast infection.and lately when I'm scratching it,some white dead skins are falling...what should I do? :( I can't tell to my mom because she might be angry.Can you give some simple solutions to this?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
Hi,
It seems that you may be having tinea cruris..
Perspiration,soap and excessive water contact can exacerbate it.
It is caused by fungus.
Antifungal tab like ketoconazole may be taken.
Antihistaminic like levocetirizine may be taken till you feel relief in itch.
Antifungal cream like clotrimazole or miconazole may be applied.
Avoid soap, use dettol for bath.
I feel, you may be improved.
Still, you consult dermatologist.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that you may be having tinea cruris..
Perspiration,soap and excessive water contact can exacerbate it.
It is caused by fungus.
Antifungal tab like ketoconazole may be taken.
Antihistaminic like levocetirizine may be taken till you feel relief in itch.
Antifungal cream like clotrimazole or miconazole may be applied.
Avoid soap, use dettol for bath.
I feel, you may be improved.
Still, you consult dermatologist.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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