Itching in the groin is an unpleasant sensation that occurs for various reasons and affects the skin and mucous membranes. Usually, when it itches heavily in the groin, the desire to scratch this place is simply impossible to overcome. But, removing the itching for a short time, in the end you not only bring yourself additional pain, but you can also bring the matter to the point of introducing infection into the micro-wound. In this case, a simple desire to scratch a worrying place can turn into a problem.
Serious diseases such as, for example, jaundice and liver and kidney pathologies can cause itching in the groin area. In such diseases, nitrogen compounds are excreted through the sweat glands, which provokes a desire to scratch oneself in those places where sweating is the most profuse.
Such itching can occur if you have problems with the thyroid gland, as well as in the case of infection with parasites.
It does not have to be scabies. Sometimes itches in the groin, even in those who suffer from parasitic invasion in the intestine. And sometimes there is such a reaction of the body to thrush and various allergies.
But the simplest reason why it itches in the groin is the banal neglect of personal hygiene requirements.
Itching can be caused by genital herpes in the acute stage. This usually occurs at a time when the immune system is significantly weakened. Unfortunately, getting rid of the herpes virus is almost impossible, so doctors prescribe drugs that strengthen the immune system in such cases.
In men, scabies in the groin most often appears after promiscuous and unprotected sexual intercourse.
The intensity of itching can be significantly reduced with the usual baby powder.
Spicy and smoked foods, as well as seasonings, should not be consumed yet, as this can cause an exacerbation of allergies and itching.
Until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear, you should refrain from sexual intercourse, exposure to the sun and swimming in the pool. Refuse plans to visit the solarium, if you had any.
If itching in the groin for several days in a row, and the actions taken have not yielded results, you should consult a doctor, since most likely the reason may be more serious than you thought at first.
There is a good folk way to stop allergic itching. It is necessary to mix a tablespoon of chamomile, sage, sweet clover, bark, doom and oregano. Then take a couple of tablespoons of this mixture and pour them into half a liter of boiling water. It is better to choose crockery or glassware. Insist on the resulting collection should be one day, towards evening, you can filter it and make lotions that should be kept on the body for half an hour.
Washing with a saturated solution of potassium permanganate in dark pink also helps. After this procedure, you need to wipe the itchy area dry and treat it with Sinaflan ointment. Even if the itching has passed after the first application of the ointment, continue to treat it with the inguinal area for a few more days.
If the genitals itch, then this usually means that there is an infection in the urogenital system of the man or woman. Most often, the cause of this itching is chlamydia, candidiasis, ureaplasmosis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. Moreover, a significant increase in itchy sensations, caused by "bad" diseases, is noted in the evening, after bath and after having sex. Often, itching is accompanied by redness and swelling of the genital organs. In men, it most often extends to the urethra, the external genitalia and is often accompanied by rashes (condylomas).
Itching caused by thrush and other infections should be treated with medications prescribed by your doctor, and soda baths will help to make you feel better. It is undesirable to wash itchy places with soap, after bathing, do not forget to moisten the entire infected area with baby cream.