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Jock Itch, Itchy Ear. Used Lotions. Why Is The Itching So Intense?

For the Past few months I thought I had jock Itch. I treated it with over the counter lotions and it seemed to work. However around the same time the back of my ear started to itch and now my bottom (butt crack area) itches. This is not a mild itch it is very bad but no burning. I tried Preparation H but it only works short term. The itching can be intense in both my bottom and behind my ear.
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Hello dear,

The case history as mentioned in your post suggests that it might be due to fungal infection.
Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism.
4. Topical antibiotics can also be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.

Also avoid wearing tight clothes...as it will cause sweating & aggravate the infections.

Wishing a good health.
Take care
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Jock Itch, Itchy Ear. Used Lotions. Why Is The Itching So Intense?

Hello dear, The case history as mentioned in your post suggests that it might be due to fungal infection. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism. 4. Topical antibiotics can also be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections. If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Also avoid wearing tight clothes...as it will cause sweating & aggravate the infections. Wishing a good health. Take care