Is itchy groin an STD?

An itch in your groin area can be difficult to discuss with anyone, including your doctor. But it’s nothing to feel ashamed of. The problem is common, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Is jock itch serious?

Although often uncomfortable and bothersome, jock itch usually isn’t serious. Treatment may involve keeping the groin area clean and dry and applying topical antifungal medications to the affected skin.

What cream is best for jock itch?

Overall, the best jock-itch drug is a topical antifungal cream like miconazole, clotrimazole, or terbinafine, assuming the condition is produced by a fungus.

What causes severe itching in the groin area?

Several other skin disorders and conditions can potentially cause severe groin itchiness, including atopic dermatitis (hereditary eczema), psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. While groin involvement sometimes occurs with these conditions, other areas of the skin are almost always involved as well.

What are the most common causes of groin rashes?

Pseudofolliculitis, or ingrown hairs, is another common cause of groin rash in people who wax, pluck or shave hairs in this region. Irritant folliculitis in the groin typically resolves on its own by avoiding tight clothes.

How to stop a rash from itching?

Cold Compresses. Applying a cold compress can help soothe itchy skin by slowing the transmission of nerve signals from the affected skin.

What is the treatment for Itchy groin?

Keep the skin clean and dry in the groin area. Do not wear clothing that rubs and irritates the area. Wear loose-fitting underwear. Wash athletic supporters frequently. Over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders can help control the infection. These contain medicine, such as miconazole, clotrimazole, terbinafine, or tolnaftate.