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?
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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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.