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Suggest Cure For Dark Spots In The Groin Area

ive got a dark splochy spot in the inside of my grond that wont go away. i was in a lake for 3 days in a row and didnt have access to a shower so i was never able to rinse off after swimming.. its a dark purple with small lumps and it only itchs when i put petroleum jelly on it.. should i be concerned?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection (Tinea) 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 like Clotrimazole to tackle the causative organism.

If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, 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 undergarments & trousers...as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Cure For Dark Spots In The Groin Area

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection (Tinea) 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 like Clotrimazole to tackle the causative organism. If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, 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 undergarments & trousers...as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.