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What Causes Recurring Infection With Chronic Itching Around The Genitals?

Hello doc, I ve heard this infection around my genital for over 3 years now. It gets worse when I sweat but fair when I take my bath. It smells awful sometimes. It often itches me. I get so uncomfortable that I change boxers regularly. Pls what can I do?
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Probably you are suffering from fungal infection. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin and under scrotum. Contributing factors are high humidity, heat, perspiration, diabetes mellitus, obesity, friction from clothes. Fungal infection is contagious. Transmission occurs via infected towels, linens, and clothing. You can avoid repeated infection by lifestyle and hygiene modifications only.
Advice
1.     Use cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily locally
2.     Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly by mouth for 2 months
3.     Use ketoconazole or fluconazole dusting powder in groin area
4.     Wear loose cotton undergarment
5.     Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets
6.     Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water
7.     Do not scratch too much. It will cause skin infection and blackening of skin
8.     Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
9.     Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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What Causes Recurring Infection With Chronic Itching Around The Genitals?

Probably you are suffering from fungal infection. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin and under scrotum. Contributing factors are high humidity, heat, perspiration, diabetes mellitus, obesity, friction from clothes. Fungal infection is contagious. Transmission occurs via infected towels, linens, and clothing. You can avoid repeated infection by lifestyle and hygiene modifications only. Advice 1. Use cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily locally 2. Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly by mouth for 2 months 3. Use ketoconazole or fluconazole dusting powder in groin area 4. Wear loose cotton undergarment 5. Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets 6. Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water 7. Do not scratch too much. It will cause skin infection and blackening of skin 8. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity 9. Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial) I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks