HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Genital Area Itching Skin, Eczema, Redness And Hive Skin Irritation?

My question is a little embarrassing. I have been having itchy skin for the last year or so and my dr. says I have developed excema. I also get really itchy in the genital area and get redness and hive like skin irritation at the top of my thighs. I am allergic to sulfa. Also I do drink red wine often and have been for a few years now. Can red wine cause this itchy skin. It s worse in the genital area. My dr. once told me it s jockitch.
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM
From your description, it seems you have got Tinea corporis/cruris, a sort of fungal skin infection.
I would recommend you consult a dermatologist for proper management.
I generally recommend proper course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole / itraconazole along with local application of sertaconazole or luliconazole cream over affected areas.
Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Hope this will take care of your problem
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Genital Area Itching Skin, Eczema, Redness And Hive Skin Irritation?

Hello Thank you for posting on HCM From your description, it seems you have got Tinea corporis/cruris, a sort of fungal skin infection. I would recommend you consult a dermatologist for proper management. I generally recommend proper course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole / itraconazole along with local application of sertaconazole or luliconazole cream over affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required. Hope this will take care of your problem Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda