Why Do I Have Itching In My Testicles?
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : I have itching in my testicles.
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
I appreciate your concern..
Kindly answer the following to comment further and advise accordingly.
For how long has the itching persisted?
Is there any discoloration or lesion associated with the itching?
Is there any pain in the genitals associated with the itching?
Is the itching localized to a single patch of skin or is it generalized to the testicular region?
Awaiting these details to assist you further...
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                            Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
I appreciate your concern..
Kindly answer the following to comment further and advise accordingly.
For how long has the itching persisted?
Is there any discoloration or lesion associated with the itching?
Is there any pain in the genitals associated with the itching?
Is the itching localized to a single patch of skin or is it generalized to the testicular region?
Awaiting these details to assist you further...
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr.   Arnab Banerjee
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
                                
 
                                    several months
no discoloration
no pain just the testicular region
                            no discoloration
no pain just the testicular region
                                    Brief Answer:
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Tinea cruris, a fungal infection also called jock itch is the likely to be the cause based on your history and description.
In mild to moderate cases, a combination of topical (Clotrimazole with Hydrocortisone helps relieve the symptoms.
For instant relief, topical Calamine lotion can be applied.
Use mild soap and water and avoid anti-bacterial soaps.
Keep the area clean and dry i.e avoid any undue water exposure.
Use loose cotton clothing and avoid tight clothing to ensure proper air exposure.
If the itching persists despite the above measures, further investigations may need to done to look for parasitic/bacterial infections...Please discuss with your primary regarding this...
Wishing you a good health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                            Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Tinea cruris, a fungal infection also called jock itch is the likely to be the cause based on your history and description.
In mild to moderate cases, a combination of topical (Clotrimazole with Hydrocortisone helps relieve the symptoms.
For instant relief, topical Calamine lotion can be applied.
Use mild soap and water and avoid anti-bacterial soaps.
Keep the area clean and dry i.e avoid any undue water exposure.
Use loose cotton clothing and avoid tight clothing to ensure proper air exposure.
If the itching persists despite the above measures, further investigations may need to done to look for parasitic/bacterial infections...Please discuss with your primary regarding this...
Wishing you a good health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr.   Arnab Banerjee
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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