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What Could It Be If Having Discolouration, Itching And Flakiness Around Groin Area?

I am having a problem with discolouration, itching and flakiness around my groin area. I am a black male. There is a patch right around the groin with the inside much lighter than my skin tone and the outer edge has some little cuts. Must be from scrating since it itches all the time.
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hello
I appreciate your concern
Looking at your description it seems to be related to infection or allergic reaction.

I see patients with similar complaints in my clinic and I would advise you to apply clotrimazole with betamethasone ointment twice daily for a week or 10 days

If it doesn't subside or decreases than You should consult a dermatologist for further evaluation and definitive treatment

Meanwhile wash your privet parts with antiseptic solution or soap and keep it clean and moist.
Replace your undergarment with new one or change it frequently.

Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to ask follow up questions I will be happy to help you
Best wishes
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What Could It Be If Having Discolouration, Itching And Flakiness Around Groin Area?

Hello I appreciate your concern Looking at your description it seems to be related to infection or allergic reaction. I see patients with similar complaints in my clinic and I would advise you to apply clotrimazole with betamethasone ointment twice daily for a week or 10 days If it doesn t subside or decreases than You should consult a dermatologist for further evaluation and definitive treatment Meanwhile wash your privet parts with antiseptic solution or soap and keep it clean and moist. Replace your undergarment with new one or change it frequently. Hope this answers your question Please feel free to ask follow up questions I will be happy to help you Best wishes