Jock itch or more?

[anon258]

I've had a raised area in my groin (right thigh) for about 5 months. I hadn't really taken notice of it until it led to my underwear becoming what I thought was just sweaty.
I recently went to my doctor about it, and had her look at it. She diagnosed it simply as jock itch, and suggested I get some OTC medications for it (The usual athlete's foot medications), and also gave me a prescription for Triamcinolone (which I have not had filled thinking I wouldn't need it).
The spot has not gotten any bigger by visual inspection, but it hasn't gone away either. However, my testis have also begun to itch a little bit. Also worth noting is only recently has it actually begun to itch. Any irritation to the area causes it to, sweat or ooze I suppose (Only on my thigh, not the testis).

I've read that antiperspirant deoderant is a solution. Can anyone say whether or not that may be true?

Thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Sorry replied to an earlier question first.
Your symptoms are suggestive of intertrigo. An intertrigo is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds. It most commonly occurs due to bacterial, viral or fungal infection. An intertrigo usually appears red and raw-looking, and may also itch, ooze, and be sore.

Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps. For the itching please take some over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. In most cases of eczema no one treatment will be effective. A combination of treatments should be used. Along with topical steroids, you should use good quality moisturizers on the area. Immunomodulators like tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus are not without side effects and should be used after a dermatologist’s prescription.

If the eczema is more severe, phototherapy (a type of treatment that uses light therapy) or systemic (circulates throughout the body) medication like oral steroids may need to be prescribed.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.