Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Medication For Rashes On Groin Area
I have a rash on my groin its been there for awhile, I believe that it might be jock itch I have had this before and I used cannesten and it cleared up but now I have it again and I used some stuff called hydrozole which didnt do anything so I'm back to using cannesten. I was just wondering if I could get some advice, my foreskin also seems to be red and it feels very dry kind of crusty, the rest of my rash doesnt feel like this.
posted on
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Answered on
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
Last reviewed on
Hello
I really appreciate your concern.
Looking at your description it seems to be related to infection or inflammation of foreskin of the penis.
At the outset you need to rule out the possibility of STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
If you can write back to me with a photograph so that I will be able to tell you better.
In my opinion you should go for a battry of tests like CBC, VDRL test, urine culture and serological test for herpes.
Meanwhile wash it with antiseptic soap or solution and apply antibacterial ointment like mupirocin or soframycin.
Maintain good hygiene, clean your foreskin regularly.
Hope this answers your question, please feel free to ask for follow up question, I will gladly answer you.
Best wishes
I really appreciate your concern.
Looking at your description it seems to be related to infection or inflammation of foreskin of the penis.
At the outset you need to rule out the possibility of STD (sexually transmitted diseases).
If you can write back to me with a photograph so that I will be able to tell you better.
In my opinion you should go for a battry of tests like CBC, VDRL test, urine culture and serological test for herpes.
Meanwhile wash it with antiseptic soap or solution and apply antibacterial ointment like mupirocin or soframycin.
Maintain good hygiene, clean your foreskin regularly.
Hope this answers your question, please feel free to ask for follow up question, I will gladly answer you.
Best wishes
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin rash
Loading Online Doctors....