What Causes Severe Itching In The Groin Area?

Posted on Sun, 23 Oct 2016

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Question : Hello itchy area in groin I scratch and it bleed ... in two spots I tested negative for herpes 7 months after possible exposure

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed fungal infection of groin.
Your symptoms are suggestive of that.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It's looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal agents.
A combination of oral fluconazole tablet 150 mg per week for 4 weeks and ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for the same duration works well.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY