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What Causes White Patches Around The Groin And Scrotum?

about a month ago,i started havin these white patches around my groin n scrottom..i was on holiday in a cold weathered country.anyway,i thought it was a winter rash bt it became really itchy and when i moisterised it it dissapeared..after a while when i came back it was itchy so i scratched it..soon it became kinda dark,like burn scars.n whn i scratch it it gets all white and flaky..then when i put moisteriser on it its still kinda itchy..bt if rub this dirt like substance rolls of it...but the skin is still kinda dark..is this just a prolonged winter rash or some type of fungus?
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
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Hello,

It could be due to fungal infection and psoriasis as well. All you need to do is get a formal dermatological consultation and get tested for it and treatment if needed accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. SAMEEN BIN NAEEM
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What Causes White Patches Around The Groin And Scrotum?

Hello, It could be due to fungal infection and psoriasis as well. All you need to do is get a formal dermatological consultation and get tested for it and treatment if needed accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. SAMEEN BIN NAEEM