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What Causes Severe Itching On Testicles And Dry Scaly Skin?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Question: I HAVE BAD ITCHING ON TESTICLES, IT GETS REAL DRY AND SCALEY
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Testicular itching

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you have been having testicular itch problems. The most common reason for testicular and inguinal itching is a fungal infection. This is very common and is due to the groin are being dark moist and warm which is a perfect breeding place for fungus. The treatments you have tried will actually make the infection worse. That is why you still have this problem

I recommend that you try using tinactin or Lamictal powder or spray.. These are antifungal preparations used for jock itch or fungal infections. You used it once or twice daily depending on the bottle instructions. Wear light underwear and shower daily. If you do exercise and sweat a lot then you may need to bath more often. This will take about a week or two to completely resolve. Do nto be surprised though if it returns as this is very common.

In summary
1. fungal infection or jock itch
2. stop all other treatments
3. use antifungal tinactin or Lamisil pwder or spray
4. wash daily
5, wear light underwear
6. retreat if needed

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Dr. Ronald Schubert

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What Causes Severe Itching On Testicles And Dry Scaly Skin?

Brief Answer: Testicular itching Detailed Answer: Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care questions I am sorry to hear that you have been having testicular itch problems. The most common reason for testicular and inguinal itching is a fungal infection. This is very common and is due to the groin are being dark moist and warm which is a perfect breeding place for fungus. The treatments you have tried will actually make the infection worse. That is why you still have this problem I recommend that you try using tinactin or Lamictal powder or spray.. These are antifungal preparations used for jock itch or fungal infections. You used it once or twice daily depending on the bottle instructions. Wear light underwear and shower daily. If you do exercise and sweat a lot then you may need to bath more often. This will take about a week or two to completely resolve. Do nto be surprised though if it returns as this is very common. In summary 1. fungal infection or jock itch 2. stop all other treatments 3. use antifungal tinactin or Lamisil pwder or spray 4. wash daily 5, wear light underwear 6. retreat if needed I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns and questions