- Male
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm experiencing some itchiness in my private area, especially when I'm working. I wear loose-fitting innerwear, but the itchiness is still there. Could this be something serious, and how should I deal with it?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Maintain personal hygiene and trim hair around your private parts, take bath twice a day, visit Dermatologist to rule out any infection.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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