inguinal pruritus

Etiology: 1) infection a) fungal (most common) - risk factors a] obesity b] diabetes c] HIV disease b) bacteria 2) psoriasis 3) lichen simplex chronicus 4) scabies 5) pubic lice 6) contact dermatitis (generally after attempted topical treatment of pruritus)

References

Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998