Itchy eyelids, armpits, genitals… help

[itchyscratchyburny]

Hoping someone can give some suggestions. For weeks I’ve been suffering with itching. Started with my anus. It’s progressed to itchy genitalia - perineum, labia, inner upper thighs, armpits, and now my eyelids too 😭

I’ve got some very dry patches of skin here and there. Not sure if all related or possibly more than one thing going on.

Have tried: worming treatments, Germaloids, Canesten, vagisil, Actigel, moisturisers.

Daytimes are generally ok, but evening the itching starts again and once I scratch then the itching gets worse and I cannot stop until I’m burning and sore.

HELP… any ideas?

Your GP should really be your first port of call.

Why on earth haven’t you been to the doctor yet? You need a dermatologist asap.

Should be swabbed so that any treatment can target specific bacteria/fungus causing this. Ask for an antihistamine also!

Your description sounds like crabs. Could be scabies, but they very rarely infest the face and don't limit themselves to areas with hairs. Bacterial, viral and fungal infections are also possible - you really need to see a professional, especially with the involvement of your eyes.

Crabs

Have you changed something you use in the shower - shampoo, shower gel?

See a doctor asap. Meanwhile use Hibiwash.

Not changed anything I use in the shower at all. We’ve changed laundry detergent but only to a Persil non bio from Fairy. Plus it’s only really those areas affected, not anywhere else, and wouldn’t explain the eyes. I’ll make an appointment at the GUM clinic for tomorrow just in case it could be crabs 😭😭😭 I have zero chance of getting a GP appt round here any time soon and keep thinking it will go away but clearly it’s not.

Have you been swimming? I developed a chlorine sensitivity. But certainly check with your GP in case it's not a skin problem

I once caught 'em from a borrowed sleeping bag. Itchy little fuckers!

Is it really itchy between your fingers? If so, it's scabies.

Scabies often worse at night as well. My student son had it, very common in student housing shared towels, shared sheets, et cetera.

This sounds like classic fungal rash - jock itch

Daktarin cream is what you need

I don’t know how old you are but I’ve been itchy as hell at night in all these areas since menopause started

GUM clinic's an excellent call. OP. They'll be able to identify - and treat - any bug or fungal infection. They'll also be able to tell you if it's not one of the things they deal with, so you'll be a big step further forward either way.

How old are you?

More than likely the change in washing detergent.

Here we are

Yes I had to buy some anti itch balm a few years ago when first started in peri, was a saviour at night. Then for some reason stopped being so bad, then after that I started taking magneisum for other things and havent had a massive repeat although do still get dry and itchy and sore eyes from time to time.

It was horrific!!! I was even itching constantly inside my ears!

Im also on magnesium & now HRT which seems to have done the trick! Thank god!!

The GUM is a good shout. Good luck 🤞

Good job you came here OP. Dr Mumsnet has diagnosed you with crabs, scabies, bacterial infection, viral infection, fungal infection, chlorine sensitivity, menopause and washing detergent sensitivity. So pleased you can now get it sorted! What would you have done without us?! 🤣🤣

Seriously though, I hope you find answers at the GUM clinic, if not, badger your GP until you get an appointment. Good luck 🤞🏻

OP please come back and tell us what the diagnosis turns out to be.

We're nothing if not thorough and there's no 8am scramble for a consultation 😁

Slightly off base but have you tried taking antihistamines? Might be worth a go in the meantime
hydromol is good to wash with, totally none irritating