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Hi there, i am a 23 year old male and there is an area near my groin area where both my inner thighs are super itchy. at first it was simply itchy and i figured it was nothing. the next day, i noticed that the itchy part of my skin there was a bit lumpy a

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Dr. Jill Earl answered

Fungal infection: This sounds like you have a fungal infection, such as 'jock itch'. Go get an antifungal cream such as Tinactin (tolnaftate) or Lotrimin and apply it 2x day in a thin coat for several days. Be sure to dry yourself well after bathing, wear cotton underwear.

Answered 1/5/2016

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A member asked:

Hi there, i am a 23 year old male and there is an area near my groin area where both my inner thighs are super itchy. at first it was simply itchy and i figured it was nothing. the next day, i noticed that the itchy part of my skin there was a bit lumpy a

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jill Earl answered

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