Jock Itch

[b8251213]

Question:

This question is concerning the sensation of jock itch, this has been going on for quite some time it seems more prevailing at night time because of the increase of body temperature while sleeping (this is my assumption). During the daylight hours the itch problem subsides

I have used every over the counter remedy that I could find as follows, sprays which include anti fungal bacterial control, creams and lots of salt and water. Also at a doctor's examination he prescribed Lamisil cream and gave me samples of medication tablets' of Lamisil 250mg, at the present time the only thing that seems to keep it in check is gold Bond medicated anti itch cream. This only keeps it in check it does not eliminate the problem. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thank-you

b8251213

[Theresa Jones, RN]

Hi b8251213,
Was a scraping done by your doctor to determine if this is actually fungal in origin?
Do you have any problem anywhere else beside this particular area? In my opinion since the problem seems to be persisting despite your varied treatments, I would suggest you call your physician for another evaluation.
Sincerely,
Rntdj

[b8251213]

Responding back: ( Rntdj)

No scraping was done by the doctor, when I told him the problem he suggested using the Lamisil tablets and Lamisil cream. He did mention by using the tablets, that the tablets would work from the inside out and the cream would work from the outside in on the skin eliminating said problem. No I do not have any other problem elsewhere. In your professional opinion what could this situation be?

Thank you

b8251213

[Theresa Jones, RN]

Hi b8251213,
The reason I ask if a scraping was done is, a dermatologist can view it under a microscope to see if it is fungal in origin and treat it with an antifungal medication. My concern that it is not fungal in origin is because your current treatment has not been effective. There is are multiple conditions from dermatitis to seborrheic psoriasis, that may cause intense jock itch. It may appear similar to it but is not fungal in origin. It causes redness, itching, irritation and flaking, (similar to dandruff on the scalp) It's treated with a selenium shampoo and also creme which generally takes care of the problem within a few days if of course it's seborrheic psoriosis in origin. I still think you should call your doctor and tell him/her that your current treatment has been ineffective and an re-evaluation completed.
Sincerely,
Rntdj