The groin itch can be caused due to hair growth after depilation, allergy to panties or underwear, and in these cases a moisturizing or itching cream like Polaramine or Fenergan can help to quell the discomfort quickly.
However, itching of the groin may also indicate a skin problem, more often groin mycosis, which is more common in men, but may also occur in women. See the most common causes of itching in the vagina.
Other problems, such as candidiasis or the presence of lice in the pubic hair, are more rare, but may also be the cause of the itching. Thus, whenever the itching does not improve after 3 days with proper hygiene care and wearing cotton undergarments, it is important to consult the dermatologist to identify the correct cause and initiate the appropriate treatment.
1. Hair growth
In order to stop the groin itching caused by hair growth after epilation, a good tip is to apply a moisturizing cream, because in addition to moisturizing the skin, the cream relieves irritation caused by itching and, consequently, the urge to scratch decreases.
Other tips to prevent itching due to hair growth include exfoliating before shaving, using a shaving foam and shaving the razor in the direction of the hair in the case of razor waxing.
2. Allergy to panties or underwear
This is one of the main causes of male and female itching as there are many pieces of underwear that are made of synthetic materials, which hinders the breathing of the skin and causes itching and irritation. In these cases, it is recommended to pass an itchy ointment such as Polaramine or Fenergan, for example, to wash the panties or underwear before using and give preference to cotton underwear.
In addition to itching, allergy to panties or underwear causes symptoms such as redness and itching of the groin, peeling of the skin or the presence of white or red marbles due to contact with a substance present in the underwear or panties to which the individual is allergic.
3. Groin ringworm
Mycosis is the main cause of itching in the male groin because it is very common for men to produce more sweat than women, and this is the most important cause of ringworm in the region. In cases of ringworm, the region becomes reddish, itchy, the skin may appear to be peeling and even spots and blisters may appear on the skin.
In order to stop itching of the ringworm caused by ringworm, it is recommended to go to the dermatologist to observe the region and indicate the appropriate treatment, which can be done with ointments, creams or antifungal lotions. In more advanced cases, your doctor may prescribe oral antifungal remedies. Learn more about groin mycosis.
4. Candidiasis
Candidiasis is the number one cause of itching in the female groin, shortly after hair growth and allergy to panties. Candidiasis, in addition to itching in the intima, which may spread to the groin, causes symptoms such as pain or burning during intimate contact, redness and swelling of the intima or white discharge in both men and women.
To stop itching of the groin caused by candidiasis, it is recommended to go to the dermatologist to observe the region and indicate the appropriate treatment, which can be done with antifungal creams or oral antifungal remedies. Also check out the care you can take at home to treat vaginal candidiasis.
Pubic lice
Pubic lice, also known as boring, are more common in cases of poor or intimate hygiene or sharing of towels and underwear, and may occur in both men and women. To stop this type of itching in the groin, you should consult a dermatologist to prescribe a remedy for lice, such as Ivermectin, for example.
Other tips to help treat itching and the presence of groin borage are to do the depilation of the genital area, use tweezers to remove lice and wash sheets, cushions and underwear in water with a temperature above 60 ° C. See a homemade way to end itchy groin in: Home treatment for itching.
