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What Causes Lump Near To Scrotum With Itchiness?

Hi. My scrotum and the area directly between my legs itch. There are now two hard lumps very close to my scrotum between my legs. They itch. I have had itching there in the past but it would pass in a few weeks. This time it will not go away. Also never had the hard lumps either. These just appeared recently. This itching has been going on for about two months. What could it be. I am beginning to worry. Oh and the lumps are small maybe 1/4" and under the skin only.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM with you medical questions.

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with itch and lumps around your scrotum area. From your description the itch is caused from a fungal infection in the groin area. This is commonly known as tinea cruris or jock itch. The fungus likes to grow in dark warm moist areas and the groin is a perfect area for fungus. This growth of fungus can occur after excessive sweating or after taking antibiotics. In my practice I usually treat the area with Tinactin or Lamisil. These are anti-fungal preparations used twice a day until the area is healed. Also keep the area as dry as possible.

The two lumps that you have could be the lymph nodes that are trying to fight the infection. Once you get the infection under control and cured the lumps should also go away in a week or two.

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What Causes Lump Near To Scrotum With Itchiness?

Thanks for contacting HCM with you medical questions. I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with itch and lumps around your scrotum area. From your description the itch is caused from a fungal infection in the groin area. This is commonly known as tinea cruris or jock itch. The fungus likes to grow in dark warm moist areas and the groin is a perfect area for fungus. This growth of fungus can occur after excessive sweating or after taking antibiotics. In my practice I usually treat the area with Tinactin or Lamisil. These are anti-fungal preparations used twice a day until the area is healed. Also keep the area as dry as possible. The two lumps that you have could be the lymph nodes that are trying to fight the infection. Once you get the infection under control and cured the lumps should also go away in a week or two. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions