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Old Jock itch problem
I am having black skin around my groin area. It's because of earlier jock itch that i suffered from. I didn't went for a doctor at that time and purchased antifungal cream to get rid of that, it was gone at that time but skin around got black and kindof looks very dead type. Please suggest if there's any solution to getting my skin in normal tone as my body.
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This is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice
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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection, doctor need to see to confirm the diagnosis..So, meet me in my clinic or do direct online consultation by sending photos for detailed information and medicine for treatment.
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Skin around groin is usually darker than other body parts physiologically.but the pigmentation can be increased due to a fungal infection.a clear picture would be necessary to judge whether the infection is still there or its just the pigmentation.contact me on my personal online consult with the picture for further management.
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