I Have These Reddish Spots Around My Pubic Area But

Posted on Sat, 31 Aug 2019

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Question : I have these reddish spots around my pubic area but they don't burn,itch, hurt, nothing. They are just there. I shower 1-2. Times a day and I scrub thoroughly but it doesn't do anything. I had it about a year and a half ago and it didn't go away for about 6+ months and then after 3ish months it came back. I wear breifs regularly and excercise regularly but also wash myself daily. I assume it's some sort of fungal/bacterial infection but I dont think it's jock itch since it doesn't hurt.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Rashes can be due to a number of cause and it is important to have a look. I understand that it is an odd place but I would need to request you to upload an image of the affected areas. Also mention if there have been any other associated symptoms.

I will await your response. Based on your inputs I would guide you further.

Regards

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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you may apply antifungal lotion

Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay in responding.
I have checked the attached images.

The patches seem to be due to fungal cause (although usually it is associated with itchiness as well). I would suggest you apply Candid (Clotrimazole) topically over there for a week or so and see how much difference it makes.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee