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How Can Itching In The Groin Area Be Treated?

Yes, hope you can help me. I am a male, 69 and have what I have thought is jock itch. I have treated it with a Rx, Tinactin, Lamisil, Lotrimin... and other OTC sprays and lotions. I cannot it seems to get it to go away. I bathe regulary, but the itch and sometimes an odor always comes back... Any suggestions welcomed
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* The chronic skin infection might be fungal issue or allergy related.
* My recommendations at present:
- Local area care with antiseptic cleaning and steroid, antibiotic cream.
- Systemic antibiotics, anti fungal and anti histamine medications as per the doc`s evaluation.
- Correction of any hormonal disturbances, altered blood sugar or else.


Hope this will help you for sure.
Regards.
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How Can Itching In The Groin Area Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The chronic skin infection might be fungal issue or allergy related. * My recommendations at present: - Local area care with antiseptic cleaning and steroid, antibiotic cream. - Systemic antibiotics, anti fungal and anti histamine medications as per the doc`s evaluation. - Correction of any hormonal disturbances, altered blood sugar or else. Hope this will help you for sure. Regards.