What Causes Persistent Itching On Right Hip?

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016

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Question : I have itching on my right hip from month can't control itching do it around twice a day what could be issue

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dryness or fungl infection can be the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Dryness or fungal infection can be the cause.
Do you have any patchy appearance there?

Applying moisturizers will be helpful. You can apply moisturizers based on liquid paraffin like emollient cream. Natural alternatives like coconut oil or olive oil is also good for applying.
If there is no improvement then creams containing corticosteroid like hydrocortisone and antifungal agents like miconazole will be helpful.

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 (4 hours later)

thanks sir what can be the exact cause

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Decreased moisturization of skin can be the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Decreased moisturization of skin can be the cause. This can be due to excessive washing with soaps or due to weather or dehydration of skin.
Moisturizing skin will be helpful in such case. Also take more plain water to hydrate yourself. You can use moisturizing creams like emollient cream or natural alternative coconut oil.

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 (22 hours later)

can miconazole safely applied as it is already a month iam planning to purchase

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

Yes miconazole is safe to use. In case of fungal infection this is effective.

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

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D