The groin area is usually very delicate, so you have to know how to treat it in certain cases.
Itching in the crotch area is rare, but possible. The burning sensation can be caused by the growth of hair after depilation, allergy to underwear, the presence of fungus or pubic lice.
Using a moisturizer can often help relieve discomfort. However, in some cases, depending on the cause, it may also be necessary to use antifungal, antiallergic or antiparasitic medications to permanently eliminate the discomfort.
For this reason, in situations where the itching does not improve after three days with proper hygiene care, the use of cotton underwear and the application of moisturizing cream, it is important to go to the dermatologist to carry out an evaluation and indicate the most appropriate treatment.
The main causes of itchy crotch are:
hair growth
Shavering or waxing can irritate the skin in your crotch, leaving it sensitive and itchy.
After a few days, when the hairs begin to grow, there may be a blockage of the pores in the skin and the hairs may dig in, also producing an itchy groin.
To stop itching, a good tip is to apply a moisturizing cream to the region, not only to hydrate the skin, but also to relieve irritation.
In addition, it is also possible to perform an exfoliation before waxing, put on shaving foam and the machine must be passed in the direction of hair growth.
allergy to underwear
This is one of the main causes of itching in both men and women, since there are many pieces of intimate clothing that are made of synthetic materials, which makes it difficult for the skin to breathe and causes the sensation of itching and irritation.
In addition to itching, allergy to underwear can also cause other symptoms, such as: redness of the crotch, peeling of the skin or the presence of white or red blisters due to contact with a substance present in the underwear to which the individual he is allergic.
In these cases, the use of an ointment containing dexchlorpheniramine or promethazine is recommended, which are antihistamines that help calm itching.
Likewise, the use of cotton underwear is recommended, to allow the skin to perspire; Always wash underwear and change it daily.
If the itching does not improve after 3 days, maintaining all these care, it is important to consult a dermatologist to indicate the most appropriate treatment.
groin fungus
Mycosis is the main responsible for itching in the groin, mainly in men, since it is more common for them to produce more sweat and have more hair in this area than women.
Of the fungal infections, the most common is tinea cruris or also called jock itch, being common in athletes or people who exercise.
Ringworm usually causes some symptoms, such as: red or brown spot in the groin, itching and peeling of the skin.
It is recommended to go to the dermatologist to evaluate the affected region, and depending on the type of mycosis, indicate the appropriate treatment.
Treatment typically includes applying antifungal ointments, creams, or ointments to the groin, such as ketoconazole, clotrimazole, or miconazole. In more advanced cases, the doctor may prescribe antifungal medications through the oral route.
Candidiasis
Thrush is one of the leading causes of itchy groin in women, after hair growth and underwear allergy.
This fungal infection, in addition to causing itching in the intimate region, which extends to the groin, causes symptoms such as pain or burning during sexual intercourse, redness and swelling of the intimate region and the presence of whitish discharge, both in men and women. women.
It is recommended to go to the gynecologist or urologist to evaluate the region and indicate the most appropriate treatment, which can range from the use of antifungal creams to oral antifungal medications.
pubic lice
Pubic lice, also known as crab lice, can cause itching in the groin, being more frequent in cases of poor intimate hygiene or when sharing towels and intimate clothing, and can arise in both men and women.
A dermatologist should be consulted to prescribe a medication to eliminate pubic lice, such as Ivermectin. Other tips that can help eliminate the infestation are shaving the genital region, using tweezers to remove lice and washing sheets, cushions and clothes individually and in hot water.
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