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Suggest Remedies For Recurring White Itchy Spot In The Pubic Region

white, itchy, spots appeared under my pubic hair. They generally seem to be at the base of hairs. They have recurred in decreasing numbers since. When I scratch or wash them with a facecloth, the white, dry skin easily comes off, generally relieving most of the itchyness, and leaving a slightly red-ish area (somewhat raw looking skin). None of these are on the penis itself, they ve all been confined to the pubic hair area
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I will like to keep a possibility of Fungal infection/Tinea Cruris. Fungal infections are quite common in the pubic region; they usually present as itchy, dry, scaly patches.
I would suggest that you try an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for a few days.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
If the condition does'nt improve as expected you may visit a specialist for a confirmatory diagnosis.
A KOH preparation can be made to look for fungal elements and is usually confirmatory in doubtful cases.

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Suggest Remedies For Recurring White Itchy Spot In The Pubic Region

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I will like to keep a possibility of Fungal infection/Tinea Cruris. Fungal infections are quite common in the pubic region; they usually present as itchy, dry, scaly patches. I would suggest that you try an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for a few days. An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching. If the condition does nt improve as expected you may visit a specialist for a confirmatory diagnosis. A KOH preparation can be made to look for fungal elements and is usually confirmatory in doubtful cases. Regards