Groin itch since I was in my teens, Im 32 now - Men's Health Message Board

Shawn1 · 05-05-2005, 05:30 AM

I need some help in finding out anything I could do to cure my problem. Since I was around 16 years old I have had jock itch. It is worse at night when I am relaxing before I go to sleep. I have went to doctors and it is not a fungus. The only medication I have taken to relieve some of the discomfort is called Aclovate Cream. But this problem never truly goes away. It has been a long strugle dealing with this. I have just dealt with this problem for years now, but I would give anything to stop it. Sometimes I think it is some kind of mental condition. My scrotum often cracks and peels, I think this is due to all the itching. I will wake up most nights in my sleep scratching. I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks
Shawn

Lance2 · 05-06-2005, 03:19 AM

Ever tried just some hand lotion, maybe with aloe vera in it? I've not heard of a case this severe though. Also, you may try using a bit of powder after each shower/bath. Gold Bond medicated would probably be really good since you're "raw" from scratching. The powder will help keep things dry (it does stay pretty moist there from sweating and such) and will hopefully stop the itching. I've had great luck with Lotrimin af spray but that's really a fungul cure and fortunately I've not had to use that too many times! Good luck, hope this helps.

JinL · 05-06-2005, 05:40 AM

The Gold Bond powder helped me.

Shawn1 · 05-06-2005, 11:35 AM

I do not itch all the time. Only when Im watching TV or just relaxing. It's more like a nervous twitch or something. I have tried everything believe me. The only thing that stops me from itching is the Aclovate cream I use. But its not a cure. I would love to be able to never scratch down there again.