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Suggest Treatment For Jock Itch

Posted on Wed, 1 Mar 2017

Question: i am a black male. my tescticle, groin area itches badly, now this morning my anus is itching as well. i had jock itch previously which i was treating and then it seems to be very intense now as the whole area is whitish.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible STD

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

If there was recent intercourse then STD should be always ruled out, especially herpes.

In this case, it would be good to do tests (complete STD panel check-up). Other causes include epididymitis, fungal infections, or anal pruritus and in this case, mild steroid and anti fungal cream may be beneficial,such as Nystatin.

Feel free to ask further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (6 minutes later)

I havent been sexually active for 3 months.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow-up

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Some STDs may occur even after this time but this is rare. it may then be epididimitis or parasitic perianal contamination and it would be good to get a testicular ultrasound scan and parasitic testing of feces.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee