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What Causes Itching Sensation In The Genital Area?

I have a 3 year old foster daughter i noticed she has been scratching a lot in her pants. I checked her for pinworms last night and I did see one. I went to the pharmacy and purchased reese s over the counter medication. When will we see some relief from the itching? Ive also called the pediatrician and awaiting a return call
Mon, 28 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You have been given antihelminthic thinking of pin worm, but it may be due to fungal infection also. Need to be shown to a pediatrician

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What Causes Itching Sensation In The Genital Area?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have been given antihelminthic thinking of pin worm, but it may be due to fungal infection also. Need to be shown to a pediatrician Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.