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Are Tanned Patches Near The Genitalia, Observed After Cleaning Pubic Hair, A Concern?
I ve recently shaved my pubic hair. I used to have a lightly tanned patch of skin above and to the side of my genitalia, darker than the rest. It s not irritated or swollen and I never would have seen it had I not shaved. This time when I shaved however, it was a few shades darker and I have noticed several other tanned patches in the pubic area. Is this cause for concern? They aren t lumps and aren t red or irritated at all, simply tanned patches. Male/21/189cm/92kg/No relevant medical history.
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Generally, it will settle by itself. In extreme cases, you can opt for laser therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Are Tanned Patches Near The Genitalia, Observed After Cleaning Pubic Hair, A Concern?
Hello, As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Generally, it will settle by itself. In extreme cases, you can opt for laser therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician