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Itching, could it be psychological?
by Another_Person, Oct 14, 2009 12:11AM
Hi, I am a 20 year old male and have been having an itching problem in the private areas. Just to let you know I´ve never had skin problems before and for the most part no matter the weather/season my skin keeps reasonably in good shape (no dryness or itchiness).
About two years ago I started to notice itching in the groin and around that area. I bought a couple of types of itching cream (I don´t have them anymore) and chained from briefs to boxers (both being cotton) to see if any change like that would do anything for me. Well, I´m still itching now. When I get hot or begin to sweat my body begins to itch and I become very anxious and usually taking a shower helps a lot. But, like I said I am still itching (even as I type this) and am very uncomfortable with this.
I have no rash or anything, it just itches. I am on medication for anxiety but doubt that is the problem although now that I live in a different country I am soon going to a psychiatrist to see what I should do about it now that I am better.
I have read other people´s questions and they seem to be a bit more complicated than my case because sometimes I am perfectly fine (no itching) but have noticed that if I start to become anxious for any reason I begin to itch. Could this be a psychological problem I´m having? What can I do to relieve the itching? I have started to use some skin lotion but see not difference what so ever. I would really appreciate some help.
Sincerely,
Itchy
This discussion is related to Intensely itchy, red rash on scrotum / groin and itchy legs.
About two years ago I started to notice itching in the groin and around that area. I bought a couple of types of itching cream (I don´t have them anymore) and chained from briefs to boxers (both being cotton) to see if any change like that would do anything for me. Well, I´m still itching now. When I get hot or begin to sweat my body begins to itch and I become very anxious and usually taking a shower helps a lot. But, like I said I am still itching (even as I type this) and am very uncomfortable with this.
I have no rash or anything, it just itches. I am on medication for anxiety but doubt that is the problem although now that I live in a different country I am soon going to a psychiatrist to see what I should do about it now that I am better.
I have read other people´s questions and they seem to be a bit more complicated than my case because sometimes I am perfectly fine (no itching) but have noticed that if I start to become anxious for any reason I begin to itch. Could this be a psychological problem I´m having? What can I do to relieve the itching? I have started to use some skin lotion but see not difference what so ever. I would really appreciate some help.
Sincerely,
Itchy
This discussion is related to Intensely itchy, red rash on scrotum / groin and itchy legs.
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Your symptoms can be due to sweat dermatitis or cholinergic urticaria. Cholinergic urticaria is a subcategory of urticaria or hives which is brought by heat or warm stimulus. It is a difficult condition to treat and avoidance of warm or heat stimulus is the main treatment. In addition, medical treatment consists of antihistamines( like cetrizine),H2-receptor antagonists such as cimetidine and in some cases, tricyclic antidepressants.
My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.
What could be the cause of this? and are there any vitamins or supplements that could help if I should even take any at all?
Many cases of hives or urticaria are "idiopathic," meaning no cause is known. Others may be triggered by viral infections or medications.
Try taking Vitamin C along with this treatment. Vitamin C is a general anti-allergy supplement. It helps stabilize mast cells so they are less likely to release histamine.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.