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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Dark Skin In The Groin Area

I have severe itching in the groin area. The itching is more during the night, especially when there is sweat in that area. The groin area has become dark and the darkness extends down to a small portion of the thighs too. What is the remedy for this? Can I get back the normal skin colour? I am a woman.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Itching in the groin area is usually due to fungal infection and sweating is also one of the reasons. The skin in that area is usually darker than the other skin, but due to infection it is possible that the darkness might have increased.

I advise you to keep the area clean and dry, you can try antifungal powder like Absorb powder two to three times a day which is available over the counter to keep the area dry and would also help in relieving minor infection. If the symptoms are not relieved, I would advise you to visit near by doctor for examination and get the treatment accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rishma Lakhani, OB & GYN Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Dark Skin In The Groin Area

Hello, Itching in the groin area is usually due to fungal infection and sweating is also one of the reasons. The skin in that area is usually darker than the other skin, but due to infection it is possible that the darkness might have increased. I advise you to keep the area clean and dry, you can try antifungal powder like Absorb powder two to three times a day which is available over the counter to keep the area dry and would also help in relieving minor infection. If the symptoms are not relieved, I would advise you to visit near by doctor for examination and get the treatment accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rishma Lakhani, OB & GYN Specialist