A 43-year-old member asked:
What do you suggest if my jock area itches around my thighs and butt and scrotem area, what is it and how can i fix this?
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Dr. Robert Varadyanswered
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Could be tinea: Possibly related a to a local infection, known as tinea crurle. First step would be an anti-fungal cream or spray, like lotrimin, or Lamisil (terbinafine). Fungus grows in a moist dark place so keep the area clean and DRY.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented
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If it is fungus, then you have foot fungus. See a dermatologist
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