TREATMENT FOR GROIN ODOR

Hello fellow sufferers.

Whether you’re male or female and have been diagnosed with, or believe you have, a groin fungal infection or a bacterial overgrowth in the groin, the following are types of treatment for this odor-causing condition.

Whatever you believe or don’t believe you have, if possible, please see a dermatologist or microbiologist about your odor-causing skin condition before trying any of the following treatment options.

One option is using boric acid suppositories. The link for purchasing it on Amazon is below in green text.

For females, simply follow the instructions on the bottle, or you can follow the instructions below and use the boric acid the same way as males can.

Here are two Amazon boric acid suppository links:

https://amzn.to/3FwLgmw

Heartland Pharma Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories Medical Grade 100% USA Manufactured (30 ct)(1 Pack)

Some common side effects of boric acid use include:

  • vaginal discomfort
  • a mild burning sensation after inserting the capsule
  • watery vaginal discharge
  • hives, the medical name for which is urticaria

A person with any of the following should not use boric acid capsules:

Note: These suppositories are created for women and thus can only be inserted into the vagina. The powdery substance inside each suppository kills fungus, yeast, and other forms of candida, regardless of which gender is affected by these conditions. So, the substance itself can be used for either gender by using the powdery substance that also comes in a one-pound bag instead of a suppository capsule.

For both genders, you’ll first need the following:

  • A small dish or paper plate to place a small amount of boric acid powder on
  • Some kind of lubricant such as an antibiotic ointment, an antifungal cream, or anything else that you can use on your skin to create a paste from a powdery substance
  • And most importantly, you’ll need a bag of boric acid fine powder

And this is what you do:

  1. Thoroughly clean the affected area.
  2. Mix the powdery substance with a skin lubricant of your choice to create a paste.
  3. Spread the paste onto the skin where the odor is coming from, gently rubbing it into the skin. Do this once or twice a day. Avoid using boric acid on broken skin.

Click the image below to purchase a one-pound bag of boric acid:

Here is a link to an article explaining the benefits of boric acid: Boric acid for yeast infection: Effectiveness and risks (medicalnewstoday.com)

Reminder: Please see a healthcare professional before trying any of the treatment options on this page.

Note: I’m not sure how well the following treatment will work on females; it might be a good idea to check with a healthcare professional before trying it out.

First, these are what you’ll need:

  • Your favorite soap, preferably antibacterial or antifungal
  • Cotton balls or Q-tip swabs
  • Bragg’s “Mother” Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 100% pure tea tree oil
  • Apple Cider Vinegar dietary supplement capsules

Try this after bathing or showering twice a day if you don’t plan on leaving your home that day:

  1. Thoroughly clean the affected area, preferably with antibacterial or antifungal soap. Then make sure you thoroughly dry the area; using a fan works well for me.
  2. Using a cotton ball or Q-tip swab, apply some Bragg‘s Apple Cider Vinegar directly onto the affected area twice a day. Avoid applying it on broken skin, as it will sting. Bragg’s brand with “Mother” on the label is preferable. Most stores sell it.
  3. You can also mix some 100% pure Tea Tree Oil with the vinegar if you like. Tea Tree Oil also kills fungus.
  4. For additional treatment, you can also buy Apple Cider Vinegar dietary supplement capsules. Most labels will direct you to take two capsules daily, preferably with food.

Again, if you need to leave home and you’re worried about the pungent smell of the vinegar and Tea Tree Oil (especially the Tea Tree Oil), it would be better if you only applied the above treatment when you know you’ll be home.

Note: Instead of the above treatment, you can use an antifungal cream on the affected area twice a day after a bath or shower. If there is no noticeable difference in two weeks, then try the treatment above.

Whether you’ll be leaving your home or not, you can try this exfoliating lotion in the groin which looks to be working for me. People with TMAU have also said it works for them when applied to the most odor-emitting area(s). Make sure to read the directions before using.

TOUCH Body Lotion for Keratosis Pilaris with 12% Glycolic Acid – AHA & BHA Exfoliating Rough & Bumpy Skin Body Lotion

You might also find the following less-expensive brands helpful:

Dr. Scholl’s Dry, Flaky Skin Remover Ultra Exfoliating Foot Lotion with Urea for Rough Dry Cracked Feet, Heal and Moisturize for Healthy Looking Feet, Intensive Foot Care, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, 3.5 oz

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream with Salicylic Acid | Exfoliating Body Cream with Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Ceramides | Fragrance Free & Allergy Tested | 12 Ounce

If you need to leave home for a while, the following list includes things you can do to cover up your groin odor. I’m pretty sure this preparation will benefit both genders.

First, these are what you’ll need:

  • Your favorite soap, preferably antibacterial or antifungal
  • Swan brand calamine lotion is non-medicated and unscented (See below)
  • Cotton balls or Q-tip swabs (or you can simply use your fingers to apply the calamine lotion)
  • Desitin brand 13% zinc oxide diaper rash cream (it’s unscented) (See below)
  • Tinactin or another brand of antifungal spray powder (such as Walmart brand Equate, which is cheaper)
  • (Optional) Baby powder or any other type of powder

Swan Calamine Lotion, 6 Oz

Desitin Daily Defense Baby Diaper Rash Cream with 13% Zinc Oxide, Barrier Cream to Treat, Relieve & Prevent Diaper Rash, Hypoallergenic, Dye-, Phthalate- & Paraben-Free, 16 oz

Desitin Daily Defense Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc Oxide to Treat, Relieve & Prevent diaper rash, Hypoallergenic, Dye-, Phthalate- & Paraben-Free, 4.8 oz

This is what I do before leaving home. It’s time-consuming but worth the effort:

  1. Thoroughly clean your groin as you usually would, preferably with antibacterial or antifungal soap. Thoroughly dry the affected area; use a fan if necessary.
  2. Using your fingers, a cotton ball, or a Q-tip swab, liberally apply some calamine lotion onto the entire groin area.  It’s preferable to use regular calamine lotion and not the medicated kind because the medicated has a loud scent and doesn’t dry the skin as well as the regular. The brand I believe is best  (the only kind I use) is Swan Calamine Lotion non-medicated (see product above). You can order it online, such as Amazon.com and you can get it at most drug stores. It’s unscented, unlike the medicated kind. This is the purpose of using this lotion: to make sure to keep the affected area dry for as long as possible while you are outside of your home or when you’ll be around other people.
  3. Now, completely dry the lotion on your groin as well as you can, possibly using a fan.
  4. If you like, you can repeat this application process for an extra coat.
  5. Once the calamine is thoroughly dry, use the Desitin cream (See product above) all over the groin.
  6. Then liberally spray the entire area with the spray powder. Though this is not absolutely necessary to use, it will thicken the cream to prevent the cream from thinning out too soon.
  7. (Optional) Sprinkle some powder (don’t overdo it) onto the entire area.

If your groin odor isn’t severe enough to need to go through the above time-consuming method, then you can use the following “groin deodorant” and/or antifungal paste.

Triple Paste AF Anti Fungal Ointment for Skin Treats Most Jock Itch, Athletes Foot and Ringworm – 2% Miconazole Antifungal Cream – 2 Oz Tube

Comfy Boys Intimate Deodorant for Men 4oz Daily Grooming Routine Companion

The following are links you might find helpful:

Take an evaluation test to see your level of fungal infection:

https://www.yeastinfection.org/yeast-infection-evaluation-test/

Try this treatment for candida:

https://www.canxida.com/remove/

Here’s a YouTube link for groin odor treatment:

Check out this info-packed YouTube channel on fungus:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnlt4u1kZR2iKEKbZdELCQ/search?query=fungus

Here’s a YouTube video on Nystatin antifungal cream:

https://www.youtube.com/user/CandidaCrusher/search?query=Nystatin%20cream

Take a look at this PDF list of things you can try, to help with yeast and fungus:

http://www.yeastinfection.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Candida-Crusher-Shopping-List.pdf

If you have any questions about anything on this page, or you possibly have a better treatment plan, please email me at ri**@ro*****************.com and/or leave a comment in the box below.

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