please help.. possible fungal problem... but unsure

[meyerlansky]

I am a 21 year old male. for the past year and a half I've been experiencing a very foul sour odor from my groin area. i have been experiencing excessive sweating in that area. i am a very active individual and used to play basketball on a regular basis. my sweat never used to emit this sort of odor at all. The sweat is originating from the creases in the groin. its a very uncomfortable sensation. i have tried using powders, different soaps, and colognes. the odor is just so pungent that none of these helps for every long at all.

To describe the odor, i would say that it is just very sour. Period. It encompasses large areas and even though i take 2 showers everyday, there seems to be no improvement. it extremely embarrassing and is causing me a lot of anxiety. i don't go out or play sports anymore. i just go for runs on my own. i am not overweight. i stand at about 6"1 and am 170 lbs.

again, this has been occurring for about a year and a half, my family physician hasn't provided any help at all. i am a smoker and i also do not have any sexually transmitted diseases as i have been tested already. a main concern of mine is if this could be caused by over masturbation?

any and all help is greatly appreciated.

[beot]

It's sounds like hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) you can try to use a product called perspirex (www.perspirex.com) it helps to control sweat which it's self isn't the issue it's the bacteria the forms that's causing the odor, but this shouldn't be taken as medical advice this is from my experience however do check with your doctor.

[meyerlansky]

please read my post in entirety before posting a reply.i appreciate the time you take out to post a reply to my question. but i have tried the whole powder thing. to reiterate, i take 2 showers everyday; once in the morning, and once before bed. if anyone has any suggestions about my problem, i could use all the help i can get.

[snowman86]

I had this problem when I was younger when I would swet alot, I took more showers and applyed things to keep that area dry, try showering once or twice a day and keep some baby power on it and see if that helps