Hi Doctor, I Am Experiencing Constant Itching Around Inguinal Hernia

Posted on Sun, 10 May 2020

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Question : Hi Doctor, I am experiencing constant itching around inguinal hernia and femoral hernia and the area between legs and around anus, this problem I am facing from the last 2 months, after every 5 minutes, I have to scratch that area, Please recommend some cream or tablet. Facing huge levels of discomfort. Please help. Thanks Aashish

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (5 hours later)

Please help!

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Is there any pus or rash?

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Constant itching can be controlled by betnovate cream to be applied only at the itchy area 2 times a day. It should not be applied for more than 5 days at a stretch.

Kindly send me more details like any rash or any other symptoms, so that I am better able to help.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Hi, There is some Red and uneven skin nearby that region, which betnovate cream should be applied as there are many such available at the medical stores. Which cream provide speedy recovery and any tablet? Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (11 minutes later)

Hi Doctor, There is no such pus or rash visible but there is some lines on the area, I have attached the taken image of that area, seems uneven skin with lines, There is no Phinsi or pus or rash seen but constant itching is happening. Please recommend the suitable cream(which Betnovate) and any tablet you want to recommend. Thanks Aashish

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This seems Lichen Siplex Chronicus

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for sending details and photo

From the photo and your description, it seems to be Lichen Simplex Chronicus. It worsens due to itching, therefore itching should not be done. It is not an infection, so antibiotics are not needed.

Betnovate cream is best for this condition. I know there are many types of betnovate. Betnovate alone is enough for this condition. Resist the urge to itch. The only sure for this condition is to "not" itch.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (35 minutes later)

I have attached the cream, is this the one I have to purchase and apply? Thanks Aashish

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the recent photo.
Yes this is the cream to be applied

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar