Anonymous

3 years

Itching on inner thighs

I’m male, 42 years old. Most of the time i do exercise and i believe the sweat cause itchiness on my thighs and anus area. Please advise

Hello, thank you for asking.

The answer is a general description of the problem you’re having. Please click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with us.

Based on the above information, we understand your concern about the problem you’re having. For your information, itching on inner thighs can be caused by a few conditions. These include:

  • tinea cruris which is infection of a group of fungi
  • seborrhoic dermatitis due to problems with the outermost hairy skin
  • scabies
  • contact dermatitis due to contact with items
  • candidiasis is a type of fungus
  • flexural psoriasis - a type of autoimmune problem

To your knowledge, your dry skin condition may also exacerbate the itching. Therefore, what you can do to reduce the dry itch complaints is:

  • Use soft soap or baby soap. Avoid drying antibacterial soaps
  • Make sure your hydration is good by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day
  • Often use lotions to maintain skin moisture
  • Keep skin clean
  • Wear sweaters and underwear that absorb sweat

To know the exact cause of the problem you are facing, more information is needed before a conclusion can be drawn. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you refer this problem to your doctor. Please click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with us in person online. Thank you.

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