Causes and Remedies for Itchy Groin Area

Itchy groin starts with the symptoms that include rubbing, irritation, scratching with clothing. This prompts you to scratch or rub the affected groin area. Constant itching causes the skin to thicken. The thickened skin itches more, causes more scratching. Eventually, this leads to the darkening of skin.

You can prevent the aggravation of itchy groin by curing it well on time. For this, you need to learn about the probable causes of itchy groin so that you can effectively choose some of the home remedies to avoid further complications.

Your body hosts a wide variety of bacteria and fungi which are harmless under normal conditions. Many of them are useful to your body but there can be some which are potent enough to cause health hazards. These microorganisms thrive best in moist regions.

Jock itch is one of the most common infection of groin area. This fungal groin infection mainly targets men and adolescent boys. It mostly restricts itself to the creases of the upper thigh, and does not invade the scrotum or the penis. However, it may spread to the anal region and cause itching, pain and burning sensation.

Eczema may be a cause of itchy groin, particularly in infants. It is described as the inflammation caused by a hypersensitive reaction in the skin. Eczema generally tends to run in families which often have a history of asthma or hay fever.

Lichen simplex is a skin condition that results in scratchy and itchy groin area. It may be accompanied with other skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. Other identifiable symptoms of lichen simplex are nervousness, depression, anxiety and similar psychological disorders.

The chemical irritants such as detergents, body sprays, creams, ointments, fabric softeners, contraceptive foams or jellies can trigger an allergic reaction in your body. This may, in turn, lead to the formation of itchy, red rashes.

There are many other causes also which may be responsible for itchy groin. The presence of pubic lice, Phthirus pubis can be one of the reasons. It mainly affects adolescents. You may get infected by sharing toilet seats, bed sheet, blankets, bathing suits, etc. with an already infected person. Diabetes is marked by high levels of blood sugar which may give rise to groin itching. It may even aggravate the condition if you are already affected by this skin condition.

• Keep your genital and groin area clean and dry.
• Keep your blood sugar level under control.
• Avoid using substances that you suspect contain the chemical allergens.
• Do not share cloths, bath suits and towels with anyone.
• Wear clothes after the groin area is completely dry after bathing.

• You can use antifungal powder or sprays on the groin before wearing clothes.
• You may use over-the-counter anti-itch and steroid creams to relieve itching and inflammation from the groin area.
• Wear loose-fitting underwear and clothing made of cotton as it will help in sopping up moisture from the surface of the groin.
• Change your undergarments daily.

• Lose weight in case you are overweight. This will provide you relief from itchy groin.
• Have a cup of yogurt with live cultures daily.
• Avoid overexertion and workout routines, which may cause excess sweating.
• Resist the urge to scratch or itch as they will only aggravate the condition.

Even after trying the above suggested home remedies for itchy groin, you experience no or negligible improvement in your case, you should visit a dermatologist. Seeking medical care and attention will help you to determine the exact underlying cause and thus, to get an effective treatment.