How do I stop this itch ???

[grungegoblin]

For a few months now i've had an incredibly itchy area down below (the bit between the balls and the anus to be precise!!!) it keeps me awake at night and when I do sleep I scratch away without knowing I'm doing it and often wake up in agony, I've tried E45 and Savalon but it hasn't really helped. I'm sure I must be damaging the skin !! What to do?????

[ladyalex]

I think you need to see the doc...they've seen it all before, so don't be embarrassed. You might have a fungal infection , so you could try something like Canesten or Daktarin cream for a couple of days to see if they work but I'm not sure if you can use them on that area (a bit sensitive). You can get them from the chemist without prescription, but I suspect that it will be a trip to the surgery for you......

[sqad617]

I agree with ladyalex.

Make sure that you dry that area well after bathing or showering and try Lamosil Cream which you should be able to get over the counter.

[Ethel]

Could be tapeworm.

Impress your GP and call that area of your body the perineum.