Medicine has still not agreed on the etiology of pruritus. In most cases, itching is accompanied by irritation of the nerve endings. Such irritation is so insignificant that it cannot cause severe pain, but it can cause irritability, as the rules of etiquette do not allow scratching a disturbing place in front of everyone.
Such moments can become unbearable, leading to nervousness and reduced performance. Moreover, people are often afraid to see a doctor with a similar problem, since for many, irritation in the groin area is associated with sexually transmitted diseases. Such thoughts are false, and the itching of your genitals in very rare cases can be caused by “shameful” diseases. In most cases, other systemic diseases of the body can cause irritation. Among them, diabetes mellitus, diseases of the liver and urethra, intestinal upset, as well as allergic reactions to soap and disinfectant solutions can be noted.
Often irritation in the groin can be due to non-compliance with simple hygiene rules. It should be washed at least 1-2 times a day, morning and evening, using natural disinfectants. Accuracy in choosing underwear will also help to avoid itchy sensations. You should not buy synthetic panties that do not allow enough air to the body. They only create a negative greenhouse effect, which contributes to the active reproduction of pathogens of various kinds of diseases and leads to the onset of the inflammatory process of the genital organs.
In addition to the above, oddly enough, irritation in the groin is sometimes due to excessive concern for the hygiene of your genitals. Most young women use expensive disinfectant solutions, sprays and deodorants, which only violate the microflora of the genitals and dry the mucous membrane of the genitals. This helps increase itching, so do not abuse hygiene products that will cause thrush or bacterial vaginosis in the future. Under the influence of these diseases, it is possible to increase the activation of conditionally pathogenic pathogens, such as fungi and bacteria.
If you adhere to the above rules, and irritation in the inguinal region increasingly makes itself felt, it may be caused by a more serious disease, for example, genital herpes, with an exacerbation of which unpleasant sensations appear. A person carrier of the pathogen will need a longer period to completely get rid of this disease. In most cases, patients return to therapy again and again, but the result is not always positive. Genital herpes is more often manifested in people with weakened immunity, therefore the course of treatment is aimed primarily at strengthening the body.
Irritation in the groin is often found in women during menopause, which is caused by vulvar kraurosis. In this case, the itching becomes so intense that it can lead to severe mental disorders. The disease is due to a decrease in the production of female sex hormones, as well as thinning of the mucous membranes. In such situations, the doctor prescribes a comprehensive treatment, which includes the intake of hormonal drugs, vitamins, ointments against irritation and other necessary medications.
In normal cases, baby powder or a tablet of furacilin added to bathing water will help reduce or get rid of irritation. In addition, to prevent such an unpleasant phenomenon as irritation in the groin, it is necessary to change the diet, from which acute foods and seasonings that provoke allergies should be excluded.