What medication is suggested for itchiness in groin,inner thigh and sides of testicles?
Patient: I am 28yrs old. Height 5'8 feet. Weight 90kgs.I have a itch in my groin area,inner thighs and sides of the testicles.As a result of this the above mentioned area becomes red, and there is itching sensation and sometimes its like the skin is coming out.I had atheletes foot before, which is healed now, but the above problem is a reoccuring problem please let me know what to do? Doctor: Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seems to suffer from -Acute on Chronic Jockies itch/ or Tinea Cruris.With the history of athletes foot, possibility of this being fungal infection is more.Other causes need to be fixed with Consults  from Dermatologist.Remedy-Being a chronic case-Tab Diflucan-150 mg x 3 times a day-for 4-6 weeks would be neededBesides this- keep the private parts dry and clean with savlon/dettol solution-Smear private parts with -coconut oil and dettol solution- after bath.Use loose and Cotton Ugies.Avoid Synthetic and wet Ugies.Wash the Ugies, with Savlon and don't use common Ugies-if in large family.Good Food /plenty of fluids and Zincovit to supplement skin health would resolve the chronic groin health issue, only with repeated follow ups with Dermatologist.Hope this reply would help you to resolve the health issues with help of doctors attending on you.If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS