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What Do Dark Spots Around The Groin Area And Hips Indicate?

I have small dark spots on my upper thigh closest to my hip and vagina sometimes when my legs rub together small red bumps will appear and itch and then they turn into dark spots. The same thing with my inner thigh as well as they are very dark. What are the suggestions and what could this be?
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Dark spots over the skin usually occur because of inflammation of the skin. When skin gets injured, toxins are released with cause inflammation. As the inflammation or swelling reduces and heals, the skin can become dark in color.

Here are a few things that can help to reduce the occurrence of red or dark spots:
1. Drink lots of water(more than 2 to 3 liters every day)
2. Eat lots of fruits which contain vitamins to help with healing
3. Wear loose fitting clothing to prevent rash from occurring
4. Shower 2 times a day and maintain groin hygiene
5. Wear tights that prevent chafing between the thighs. One can also use Vaseline to prevent chafing.

There is also a small chance that a fungal or bacterial infection can cause vaginal and thigh spots. In this case, seeing a doctor to confirm and then using antifungal or antibacterial creams can help.

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

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni, General & Family Physician
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What Do Dark Spots Around The Groin Area And Hips Indicate?

Hello, Dark spots over the skin usually occur because of inflammation of the skin. When skin gets injured, toxins are released with cause inflammation. As the inflammation or swelling reduces and heals, the skin can become dark in color. Here are a few things that can help to reduce the occurrence of red or dark spots: 1. Drink lots of water(more than 2 to 3 liters every day) 2. Eat lots of fruits which contain vitamins to help with healing 3. Wear loose fitting clothing to prevent rash from occurring 4. Shower 2 times a day and maintain groin hygiene 5. Wear tights that prevent chafing between the thighs. One can also use Vaseline to prevent chafing. There is also a small chance that a fungal or bacterial infection can cause vaginal and thigh spots. In this case, seeing a doctor to confirm and then using antifungal or antibacterial creams can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni, General & Family Physician