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I Have Dark Patches In The Groin Area
Posted on
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Question : I(male) have dark patches in the groin area. They came few years ago and then disappeared. They are appearing again now.
Brief Answer:
Please upload a photo of the rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Can you describe the rash in detail- is it raised or flat, clear boundary or not, colour, oozing any liquid, etc?
How did it start?
What makes it better or worse?
What medicines are you taking?
If you could upload a photo of the rash, I will be better able to help
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Please upload a photo of the rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Can you describe the rash in detail- is it raised or flat, clear boundary or not, colour, oozing any liquid, etc?
How did it start?
What makes it better or worse?
What medicines are you taking?
If you could upload a photo of the rash, I will be better able to help
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi.
It is flat. There is no clear boundary, but rather it fades in color down the leg. It is darker skin, no oozing any liquid. More heat and sweating increases the surface area.
Currently not taking any medicine.
It is flat. There is no clear boundary, but rather it fades in color down the leg. It is darker skin, no oozing any liquid. More heat and sweating increases the surface area.
Currently not taking any medicine.
Brief Answer:
It could possibly be fungal or allergic in nature
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for reverting with details. From your description, it could be fungal or allergic in nature. A photo would have helped narrow the diagnosis. You can try an ointment called Zole-F which is a combination miconazole (antifungal) and fluocinolone (steroid) twice a day for 3 days. Also wear loose and cotton underwear. Do not use soap or any other chemicals on it. For long term application you may use coconut oil.
If you see any sudden changes in the rash, appearance of any sundden symptoms or the above ointment doesnot work, then discontinue the ointment and see a dermatologist immediately.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
It could possibly be fungal or allergic in nature
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for reverting with details. From your description, it could be fungal or allergic in nature. A photo would have helped narrow the diagnosis. You can try an ointment called Zole-F which is a combination miconazole (antifungal) and fluocinolone (steroid) twice a day for 3 days. Also wear loose and cotton underwear. Do not use soap or any other chemicals on it. For long term application you may use coconut oil.
If you see any sudden changes in the rash, appearance of any sundden symptoms or the above ointment doesnot work, then discontinue the ointment and see a dermatologist immediately.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I will try the ointment and let you know the effect. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Yes please
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes you can revert here after using the ointment
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Yes please
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes you can revert here after using the ointment
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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