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Black Patch In Groin, Itchy, Burning, Red Dots. Help

doctor im a16 year old boy 5ft 9inch weight 86 kilos,since I have no male member in my family and I live with my mom alone I am having a problem which I cannot disclose. since the past three months I have developed a black patch in my groins which sometimes itches and sometimes burns these started with small red dots which have developed into big black patches im afraid please help me
Sat, 23 Mar 2013
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Hello Shoumik,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection in the groin region.
Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism.

If symptoms still persist, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.

Also avoid wearing tight underwear...as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Black Patch In Groin, Itchy, Burning, Red Dots. Help

Hello Shoumik, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection in the groin region. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism. If symptoms still persist, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Also avoid wearing tight underwear...as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care.