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What Could Be Small Dry Patch Of Skin On My Pubic Area?

Hi, I have a a small dry patch of skin on my pubic area. Its only on one side and is obviously dry and white looking and itches from time to time. Should i see a dermatologist or a gynecologist. I do have a history of exzema on my shoulders and chest.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of Tinea cruris/fungal infection of the groins. Classically fungal infections present as dry scaly patch with central clearing and peripheral extension, there is variable itching

I would suggest you to get a KOH Scraping test done to confirm the diagnosis

I would suggest you to use an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks

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

I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks

Regards
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What Could Be Small Dry Patch Of Skin On My Pubic Area?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of Tinea cruris/fungal infection of the groins. Classically fungal infections present as dry scaly patch with central clearing and peripheral extension, there is variable itching I would suggest you to get a KOH Scraping test done to confirm the diagnosis I would suggest you to use an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching. I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks Regards