Internal itching

[joeshmo16]

Hello,
    I have been experiencing internal itching around the lower right side of my sternum lately. I had a major surgery to correct a condition called Pectus Excavatum several years ago and have no problems until now. The itching is mild, but constant and irritating enough that it keeps me up at night. I have tried drugs like tylenol and benadryl, but have had no success stopping the itching. There are no signs of a rash, and I cannot notice anything unusual by feeling around the area. I was wondering if there was a coomon cause for this type of itching and if here is a treatment.

[RJ233]

If you are having internal itching, you should go to the dr. The jock itch, you can check to see if you can use desenex if able to use in that area, or you can use monistat cream,safely. Use it atleast 7 days after it clears up and let that area get as much air as possible to help it heal. Use cornstarch (not baby powder, it holds moisture) to keep you dry. It is possible clothes soap or softners cause it, because you sweat. You can go to a free and clear washing soap and dryer sheets if your problem continues. That will work for the outer skin. The internal itching, I do not know what it could be unless you start seeing something that looks like a boil, but it would still require treatment from a dr, but it is an odd place to get that, though it does itch in the beginning. Hope this helps you out. RJ

[joeshmo16]

The only thing that I have been dealing with in addition to the itching is recurring jock itch. In my own mind, I don't see how they would be related, but I guess anything is possible

[laurenkl]

The itching is internal? It could be neurological. Any other symptoms, strange occurences, things you didn't take into account as related?