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How Can Itching In The Groin Area Be Treated?

Hi, so recently I wore a pair of damp boxers and it was really itchy so i itched (dumb mistake) and now I have dry skin on my penis and the tip is really dry, I don’t have pain or burning when peeing and I don’t have discharge either so I’m wondering what’s going on
posted on Tue, 10 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query, you have symptoms of itching in the groin area which seems to be due to fungal/bacterial infection of hair follicles and due to improper hygiene of that area.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash area with water and dry it and apply anti-fungal ointment such as Cotrimazole two times a day for 2 weeks.

Wear loose trousers to avoid heat rash. Take Cetrizine daily to avoid further exagerration. If condition doesn't get better in a month then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Doctor may prescribe topical antibacterial ointment as the cause may be bacterial.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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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. As per your query, you have symptoms of itching in the groin area which seems to be due to fungal/bacterial infection of hair follicles and due to improper hygiene of that area. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash area with water and dry it and apply anti-fungal ointment such as Cotrimazole two times a day for 2 weeks. Wear loose trousers to avoid heat rash. Take Cetrizine daily to avoid further exagerration. If condition doesn t get better in a month then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Doctor may prescribe topical antibacterial ointment as the cause may be bacterial. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari