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Excessive Sweating And Irritation In The Groin Area. Itchy Flaky Skin In The Inner Thigh. Fungal Infection?

27 y old male
Hi doc, i was getting a lot of smelly sweating and irritation in the groin area one day after protected sex intercourse.
2nd day i stop sweating and i get strong itching and white flaxy skin in my inner thighs. It feelt like this itching sensation was spreading down my leg at one point. any advice? seems like a fungal infection to me. :S
thanks
Fri, 24 May 2013
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Hello dear,

The case history as mentioned in your post suggests that you might be having fungal infection in the groin area.

Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism.
4. Topical antibiotics can also be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.

Also avoid wearing tight underwear & trousers...as it will cause sweating & aggravate the infections.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925
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Excessive Sweating And Irritation In The Groin Area. Itchy Flaky Skin In The Inner Thigh. Fungal Infection?

Hello dear, The case history as mentioned in your post suggests that you might be having fungal infection in the groin area. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism. 4. Topical antibiotics can also be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections. If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Also avoid wearing tight underwear & trousers...as it will cause sweating & aggravate the infections. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care. You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925