What Causes Itching In Genitals After Shaving?

Posted on Thu, 26 May 2016

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Question : So i noticed this weird itching on my genitals and i use to shave down there but i havent for probaly a month to a month and a half im wonder what that posibly could be

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection and irritations can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection. Using ointments containing anti fungal agents like Miconazole and corticosteroids like hydrocortisone for local application will be helpful for this. This is available in brands like Daktarin. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area as it can increase the irritation. Use just warm water or saline for washing. Use loose and cotton underwear.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (3 minutes later)

So you dont think this is a disease of any sort?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I don't think.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

Itching in genital area is usually from fungal infection. It is an easiest place in body where fungus can grow. So I don't think it is due to any other disease. If you have any rash or discharge then there is possibility. If you had any recent risky unprotected sex then there is possibility of STD. Still with only itching it can be most likely from fungal infection. So the first measure we can do is applying anti fungal medications.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (30 hours later)

One more question what would have caused this?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are mostly opportunistic infections.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

These fungal infections are mostly opportunistic infections. They are present in environment. Favourable conditions like sweat accumulation or moist area can cause getting it. Other causes are using clothes or keeping clothes together of some one who is having fungal infection.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad