Possible Jock Itch, please help.

[misanorotrs4]

Hi,
I'm a 19 year old male, smoker, and drinker. About a year and a half ago the skin on the insides of my thighs, around my genital area started getting irritated, most likely from wearing boxer briefs and spending a lot of time in the sun and sweating. After a while the irritation became an itch and for a year and a half I have been living with this tormenting itch and I don't know what to do. I have never had unprotected sex, and all my symptoms match those of Jock Itch, so I ruled out the possibility of GH. The skin also has a discoloration of a darker shade, and it looks dead. I cannot help but scratch so hard, every day that I start digging into my skin without realizing it.

Please, if you have any idea on how to help me, what medication to use, all answers will be highly appreciated!!!!

Thanks in advance.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be jock itch or lichen simplex chronicus. Lichen Simplex Chronicus is seen in people with eczema.

It is treated like chronic eczema by decreasing water and soap contact, and applying emollients. Topical steroids are almost always needed to control the symptoms. You can use mild steroid cream like Dermacort and if the symptoms persist then high potency steroids and oral steroids may be needed.
My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist to get the diagnosis confirmed.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.