Itches in the groin

Itching in the groin is an unpleasant sensation that occurs for various reasons and affects the skin and mucous membranes. Usually, when it itches strongly in the groin, the desire to scratch this place is simply impossible to overcome. But, removing the itching for a short time, as a result, you not only bring yourself additional pain, but you can bring the matter to the introduction of infection in the microran. In this case, a simple desire to scratch a disturbing place can grow into a problem.

Itching in the groin area can cause serious diseases, such as, for example, jaundice and liver and kidney pathologies. In such diseases, nitrogen compounds are released through the sweat glands, which provokes the desire to scratch themselves in places where sweating is most abundant.

Such itching can occur if you have problems with the thyroid gland, as well as in case of infection with parasites.

It does not have to be scabies. Sometimes it itches in the groin, even in those who suffer from parasitic infestation in the intestine. And sometimes there is such a reaction of the body to thrush and various allergies.

But the simplest reason, because of which it itches in the groin, is the banal neglect of the requirements of personal hygiene.

Itching can be caused by genital herpes in the acute stage. Usually this happens at a time when the immunity is significantly weakened. Unfortunately, getting rid of the herpes virus is almost impossible, so doctors prescribe in such cases immune-strengthening drugs.

In men, scabies in the groin often appear after indiscriminate and unprotected sex.

The intensity of itching can be significantly reduced with the usual baby powder.

You should not eat sharp and smoked foods, as well as seasonings, as this can cause an exacerbation of allergies and itching.

Until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear, you should refrain from sexual intercourse, staying in the sun and swimming in the pool. Refuse also plans to visit the solarium, if you had one.

If several days in a row itches in the groin, and the actions taken have not produced results, you should consult a doctor, as, most likely, the reason may be more serious than you thought at first.

There is a good folk way to stop allergic itching. It is necessary to mix a tablespoon of chamomile, sage, sweet clover, bark of dusk and oregano. Then take a couple of tablespoons of this mixture and pour them into half a liter of boiling water. Cookware is better to choose porcelain or glass. Insist the resulting collection should be one day, closer to the evening you can filter it and make lotions that should be kept on the body for half an hour.

Also, washing with a saturated solution of potassium permanganate in a dark pink color helps. After this procedure, you need to wipe the itchy area dry and treat it with "Sinaphlan" ointment. Even if the itching has gone after the first application of the ointment, continue to treat it with the inguinal area for several more days.

If the genitals are itch, then, as a rule, it means that there is an infection in the genitourinary system of a man or a woman. Most often the cause of this pruritus are chlamydia, candidiasis, ureaplasmosis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. And a significant increase in itching sensations, which are caused by "bad" diseases, is noted in the evening, after the bath and after having sex. Often itching is accompanied by redness and swelling of the genitals. In men, it often extends to the urethra, the external genitalia and is often accompanied by rashes (condylomas).

Itching, caused by thrush and other infections, should be treated with medications prescribed by the doctor, and soda baths will help to ease the state of health. Itchy places should not be washed with soap, after bathing do not forget to moisten the entire infected area with baby cream.