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What Does A Small Circular Ring In Groin Area Indicate?

Hi I have like a small circular ring in my groin area (to the side of my pubic bone) there is very slight skin peel around the edges of the circle. It's around the size of a 5p piece. I did wear quite a tight pair of jeans the night before I noticed this. What could it be?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of fungal infection in the groins. Classically fungla infection presents as annular lesions with peripheral spreading red raised margins, scaling along the edge and central clearing. Itching is an association.

If I was the treating doctor I would have suggested you to use an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream for 4-6 weeks, at a stretch. Stopping it mid way would allow the fungus to come back again.

Along with that, I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once every week for 4 -6 weeks.

An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would provide symptomatic relief from itching.

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What Does A Small Circular Ring In Groin Area Indicate?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of fungal infection in the groins. Classically fungla infection presents as annular lesions with peripheral spreading red raised margins, scaling along the edge and central clearing. Itching is an association. If I was the treating doctor I would have suggested you to use an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream for 4-6 weeks, at a stretch. Stopping it mid way would allow the fungus to come back again. Along with that, I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once every week for 4 -6 weeks. An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would provide symptomatic relief from itching. regards