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What Cause Very Bad Itch Around Perineum And Base Of Penis?

I have a very very bad itch that comes and goes around my perineum, and base of my penis. With loss of pigment in the most itchy areas. It feels amazing when I scratch, until I break the skin and cause pain. Any of ideas what it could be? I shower everyday, dry it very good, but it doesn t seem to help.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to dryness and fungal infection. Avoid using soaps and irritants to wash the genital area and instead you can use saline or warm water. Using ointments with combination of antifungal like miconazole and corticosteroid like flucinolone will be helpful to get rid off this . Also avoid using tight underwear.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Cause Very Bad Itch Around Perineum And Base Of Penis?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to dryness and fungal infection. Avoid using soaps and irritants to wash the genital area and instead you can use saline or warm water. Using ointments with combination of antifungal like miconazole and corticosteroid like flucinolone will be helpful to get rid off this . Also avoid using tight underwear. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.