Itchy perineum

i never had this problem...past one month i find it hard to get my hands off...itchy perineum..no hygiene issues...i regularly bath...m sick of it...it's been 1 month and i have tried creams...but it works for a while and later still the same...how can i get rid of it?...advise me any antibiotic possible??...i am not suffering from STDs and neither any kind of allergy...is it because of those pubic hairs?...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Itchy perineum can be due to moisture(due to sweating or frequent washing), the abrasion caused by clothing, the pressure of sitting, chemical irritants like laundry soaps, colognes and scented toilet paper, certain food irritants, medicines like some antibiotics and laxatives, infections like STD’s and pinworms and skin problems such as psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema.

Please get an examination done by a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Till that time, try an over-the-counter (OTC) cream or ointment containing hydrocortisone,but it is to be applied sparingly to the affected area. A protective ointment that contains zinc oxide  also may help. If your symptoms are worse at night, please take an antihistamine like Benadryl to reduce itching until topical treatments take effect.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.