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What Cause The Itching In Private Parts?

Hi Doc.
I have an itchy groin area for many months now, with a powdery substance coming off when i scratch. Its also smelly. Tried tea-tree oil diluted with coconut oil for sometime, but it didn't help much.
Is it a fungal infection? Please help as it is very embarrassing.
Fri, 16 May 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Body folds can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favourable for fungus proliferation. This is specially common in summers when there is lot of sweating

If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical OTC antifungal cream e.g Clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4 weeks. One such cream that you can use is Candid-B cream, twice daily for 4 weeks. for the thigh and groin area.

I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks for a more complete cure.

An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief.

An Antifungal dusting powder e.g clotrimazole dusting powder can also be used throughout the summers, it would not only keep the folds dry but also inhibits the growth of fungus/yeast thus preventing recurrence.

General measures like loose fitting clothes, bathing twice during summers, weight loss and checking for blood sugar levels etc go a long way in providing relief from recurrent fungal infection

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What Cause The Itching In Private Parts?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Body folds can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favourable for fungus proliferation. This is specially common in summers when there is lot of sweating If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical OTC antifungal cream e.g Clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4 weeks. One such cream that you can use is Candid-B cream, twice daily for 4 weeks. for the thigh and groin area. I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks for a more complete cure. An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief. An Antifungal dusting powder e.g clotrimazole dusting powder can also be used throughout the summers, it would not only keep the folds dry but also inhibits the growth of fungus/yeast thus preventing recurrence. General measures like loose fitting clothes, bathing twice during summers, weight loss and checking for blood sugar levels etc go a long way in providing relief from recurrent fungal infection regards