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Itchy In Groin Folds And Anus, Dry Skin. Tried Lomotrin, Monosta And Diflucan. Switched To Soap Free Cleanser And Blow Drying Area
Over the past 3 years I've had a constant itching at night. Normally it is in the groin folds but lately my anus is very itchy too. I have tried lomotrin, monostat and had 2 150mg doses of diflucan. Diflucan seemed to help for a week but then it came back very quickly. The skin in my groin is itchy and dry with small spots that have been scratched open and there are areas along the anus area that feel raw and like they are cut. I have switched to a soap free cleanser as well as blow drying the area when I get out of th shower. I have been diagnosed with Lyme disease 2 yrs ago, could this be related or could it be my birth control
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
Hi i thino it is only fungal infection called tinea cruris.it is not related in anyway with lyme disease or birth control pill.it is due to excessive sweating.it can be better cured by atarax 25 mg at night.terbinafine 250 mg daily once and application of terbinafine ointment.use of absorb dusting powder to control sweating
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