Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection Of The Groin

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2014

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Question : Hello Doctor,
I have itching around my scotrum, penis and groin areas, i get temp relief while scratching on these areas, how to reduce my itching sensation, sometimes when i rub in this areas, i get black flakes, could be suggest some medicines or cream that would reduce my itching sensation in these areas.
Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of the groin

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
The most common reason for itching in the groin region is the development of a fungal infection .
You should apply a topical antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected areas twice a day .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating .
Sweating in hot weather predisposes one to the development of such fungal infections in the groin.
In addition , you can take some oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day for the associated itching .
You should apply the medicine regularly for atleast two weeks so as to completely heal the infection .

Hope it answers your query

Please ask if you need any further clarifications

Dr Geetika Paul

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