What causes itching and rashes in the groin area?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 36-year-old male. I am having an issue in my groin area. My symptoms are itching, rashes, and burning sensation on inner thighs. I used Itch guard. Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to iclinq.com.

I have read your query. In my opinion, you are suffering from tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection of the skin. I advise you to keep the area dry because moisture can aggravate the fungal infection. You can apply Luliconazole cream twice daily on the lesion, and also on the normal skin of around 0.79 inch around the lesion for three weeks. After applying the cream, you should apply Clotrimazole dusting powder for three weeks. This powder helps in absorbing the moisture and reducing the friction of the area.

You also take tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg one tablet after dinner for ten days. This is for the management of itching. You can continue it beyond ten days if you have severe itching.

Preventive measures include -

Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes.
Avoid applying over-the-counter creams. These creams may contain steroids which can damage the skin.
Completely dry the innerwear before wearing it.

I hope this helps.

Take care.