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What Is The Cure For Itching Sensation In Inner Thigh And Scrotum?
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for the past few months I've been experiencing an itching on my inner right thigh which started as nothing serious, but is now to the point where I can't go a day without scratching. Along with the itchiness, it has spread to my left inner thigh and on parts of my scrotum. The itchiness on my thighs have been patches, rather than a few bumps here and there. I've tried spray such as Tinactin, but nothing seems to work. What is this itchiness and how may I cure/treat it?
for the past few months I've been experiencing an itching on my inner right thigh which started as nothing serious, but is now to the point where I can't go a day without scratching. Along with the itchiness, it has spread to my left inner thigh and on parts of my scrotum. The itchiness on my thighs have been patches, rather than a few bumps here and there. I've tried spray such as Tinactin, but nothing seems to work. What is this itchiness and how may I cure/treat it?
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Wed, 5 Feb 2014
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Hi,
After reading your query it appears to be due to Fungal infection of the area which is quite common due to heat and humidity. Fungal infection of the skin is quite common due to infection and hygiene as well as most commonly due to diabetes.
If I were your dermatologist then would have prescribed clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream over the affected areas under medical supervision. I suggest you to take antifungal tablet by mouth such as fluconazole 150 mg alternate days for 15 days.
If itching is present then you can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
To prevent the further spread maintain good hygiene wash it two times properly. Stay away from hot and humid climate.
Take care.
After reading your query it appears to be due to Fungal infection of the area which is quite common due to heat and humidity. Fungal infection of the skin is quite common due to infection and hygiene as well as most commonly due to diabetes.
If I were your dermatologist then would have prescribed clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream over the affected areas under medical supervision. I suggest you to take antifungal tablet by mouth such as fluconazole 150 mg alternate days for 15 days.
If itching is present then you can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
To prevent the further spread maintain good hygiene wash it two times properly. Stay away from hot and humid climate.
Take care.
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