Burning Sensation In Groin Area

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Itching, burning on scalp, face, and groin area

I have been experiencing, itching in the scalp area, the faceand ear area, as well as crotch and anus area. It is not crabs. It burns sometimes as well. Could this be a side effect of meds or could it be a candina fungal infection.?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Itching in those areas alone would be unlikely due to a reaction to one of your HIV meds. Psoriarsis, fungal infection, parasite infestation and other conditions could be present. See a good Primary Care doc, HIV specialist, and or dermatologist... Read more »

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Groin Nodes Please Help

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Have terrible pain in my groin My pain is below my belly button center and both sides. I thought your groin nodes were along the crease where your leg meets your torso,but my pain is above that. Are there nodes in this area. The pain is like a stich... Read more »

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Is experiancing puffyness in groin area a symptom of HIV? Read more »

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Burning Sensation

Posted by Anonymous

Honestly, how does it actually feel like? Is it suppose to be painful? As for me, my urine is generally warm and slightly hot at some point, could that indicate a burning sensation?

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