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What Can Cause Constant Itching Around Groin Area?

i have an almost constant itch around my groin area which when i scract is soaked in what i would say is sweat, after a shower i notice reddness around that area and there is no hair growth once dried the skin looks thin and extremly dry, also the smell is quite pundgeant, any ideas please
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It is a typical feature of fungal infection (also known as tinea cruris or jock itch).

As of now clean the area with soap and water and apply antifungal like clotrimazole for symptomatic relief. An antihistamine like cetrezine can be taken for itching.

Good personal hygiene is also important. Generally, the symptoms will settle in a few days. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Can Cause Constant Itching Around Groin Area?

Hello, It is a typical feature of fungal infection (also known as tinea cruris or jock itch). As of now clean the area with soap and water and apply antifungal like clotrimazole for symptomatic relief. An antihistamine like cetrezine can be taken for itching. Good personal hygiene is also important. Generally, the symptoms will settle in a few days. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician