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I have a very bad itch by my private area what can i do to stop it do u think its dry skin

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Yeast or skin abnorm: Depending on how old you are, a yeast infection can cause itching. If there is no discharge , it could be something like lichen sclerosis that causes itching at night. See your doctor, soon.

Answered 8/6/2012

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