Genital itch
What causes it?
For guys, possible causes of genital itch include:
- Thrush (which may cause infection of the end part or head of the penis, producing a tender or itchy red rash)
- Trichomoniasis
- Pubic lice
- Scabies
- Herpes simplex virus (more often painful but may be itchy)
- non-infectious skin diseases such as dermatitis or a reaction to a new soap or product.
Itchy rashes in the groin are extremely common in Australia, especially in men. These are usually due to fungal infections caused by the same fungi that produce athlete’s foot and ring worm, and are hardly ever caused by sexually transmitted infections but it is important to get checked out by your doctor or local family planning or sexual health clinic.
What to do
For advice, see your local doctor, family planning clinic or sexual health clinic. Identifying the cause of the itch will ensure correct treatment.
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