Noticed Discoloration Around The Groin Area. What Is The Cause And Cure?

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2012

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 Answered on

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 Last reviewed on

Question : What does it mean when you have discolouration around the groin area?
Well it' like a discolouration on the inside groin area..inside thighs..my email address is: YYYY@YYYY you

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering from can be intertrigo or tinea cruris, erythrasma.
All are very much treatable.
Also I would like to know-
Do you have itching over the area?
Is there well demarcated border to the area.
Is it growing or static?
Is there burning sensation?
Can you upload photos of the affected area?
Answer the questions and upload the photographs and we can continue the discussion here.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Dr XXXXXXX
MD dermatologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar