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Itchy Rash, Spreading Around Scrotum, Fishy Smell. What Is The Disease Called?

The past few months i have noticed that every few weeks or so i will get a painful itchy rash (not to painful or to itchy but it is a constant annoyance) in my jock area that spreads around the bottom of my scrotum. During this time when the rash is there i shower and wash quite often but seem to always have a fishy smell. I'll add it is not on my penis at all but really in the creases of my thighs. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
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Hi itchy rash in tge groin with fishy smell indicates it is a fungal infection called tinea cruris or jock itch.it is caused by superficial funus species.it can be cured by atarax 25 mg at night.terbinafine daily once for 1 daysand application of terbinafine ointment twic daily can cure it.use of candid dusting powder twice daily can prevent recurrences
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Itchy Rash, Spreading Around Scrotum, Fishy Smell. What Is The Disease Called?

Hi itchy rash in tge groin with fishy smell indicates it is a fungal infection called tinea cruris or jock itch.it is caused by superficial funus species.it can be cured by atarax 25 mg at night.terbinafine daily once for 1 daysand application of terbinafine ointment twic daily can cure it.use of candid dusting powder twice daily can prevent recurrences