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Suggest Remedy For Severe Itching And Skin Discoloration In Inner Thighs

Hi doc... Itching started before 2 months... At my inner thighs... From few days back it is itching more.. and the area of tat skin has become dark due to scratching... And also few days back itching started above penis area when I trimmed my pubic area... It got dark black skin above penis area till belt area... Suggest something to reduce itching and blackness...
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
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Hi,

Tinea cruris is a common condition which causes itching and discoloration of skin. It is a fungal infection usually present in moist and warm area of the body or in an area of the body having more sweating usually due to tight fitting clothes. It is commonly present in groin, genitals, inner thighs buttock area. Avoiding moisture and excessive sweating will help in resolving this problem, apart from the treatment with local antifungal creams, lotions and / or oral anti-fungal medicines.

In cases of severe itching, some anti- itching drug like Cetirizine or Loratadine etc., may be needed. Oral anti-fungal may some times have to be taken for a long time, may be 4-6 weeks. If still, the problem is not resolved, then you are advised to consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment accordingly, particularly for joke itch, allergic reaction, psoriasis, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus or even pin worm infection.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Itching And Skin Discoloration In Inner Thighs

Hi, Tinea cruris is a common condition which causes itching and discoloration of skin. It is a fungal infection usually present in moist and warm area of the body or in an area of the body having more sweating usually due to tight fitting clothes. It is commonly present in groin, genitals, inner thighs buttock area. Avoiding moisture and excessive sweating will help in resolving this problem, apart from the treatment with local antifungal creams, lotions and / or oral anti-fungal medicines. In cases of severe itching, some anti- itching drug like Cetirizine or Loratadine etc., may be needed. Oral anti-fungal may some times have to be taken for a long time, may be 4-6 weeks. If still, the problem is not resolved, then you are advised to consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment accordingly, particularly for joke itch, allergic reaction, psoriasis, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus or even pin worm infection. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician