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Skin Around Genital Area Getting Dark, Itchy Than Other Skin Parts. Possible Cause And Solution?
hi,i am a male and 30 years old.Recently i have noticed that my skin around genitals region is getting dark compared to other skin parts and also it itches a lot.it s about 3-4 months that i have noticed it.What is the reason behind this and how can I solve this problem?Is the problem serious or is it just normal in all human beings?By the way I want to get rid of this problem as soon as possible?Please suggest me some solution.
Tue, 8 Jan 2013
Hi dear there are points. First normally also the genital skin is dark and becomes more dark with age. But in ur case it is itching also. So it is a fungal infection called as tinea cruris. Dont worry much . Here is treatment for u.
Use oint clodid b once in night for one week. Following this use oint clotrimazole twice daily for one month. Remember to continue for one month. U ll be fine. Thank u
Use oint clodid b once in night for one week. Following this use oint clotrimazole twice daily for one month. Remember to continue for one month. U ll be fine. Thank u
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