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What Causes Itching In Groin Area After Taking Antibiotics?

I have never took an antibiotics until I came to US. After taking the antibiotics I had itching in my private area. I went back to doctor and they gave me pill for it. I had to go back twice. I now have same itching for 3rd time. I am 17yrs old and I never had sex
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection on the part givinig itching since long.
Apply anti-fungal cream or lotionfor some time.
If require go for one course of oral anti-fungal medicine like Flucanozole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks.
Meanwhile take Benadryl or cetrizine for itching.
Keep local hygieneclean,dry and airy.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Itching In Groin Area After Taking Antibiotics?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection on the part givinig itching since long. Apply anti-fungal cream or lotionfor some time. If require go for one course of oral anti-fungal medicine like Flucanozole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks. Meanwhile take Benadryl or cetrizine for itching. Keep local hygieneclean,dry and airy. Ok and take care.