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Itches near genitals, could be eczema?

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Dr. Jason Wilson answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Likely fungal : Young males with itching near the genitals is often a fungal infection ("jock itch"). You can try an over the counter medication. Eczema is also possible if you have a history of eczema.

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Answered 1/26/2015

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