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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Brown Spots on Groin Area
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Brown Spots on Groin Area
by rhino26, Jun 19, 2006 12:00AM
I am a 26-year-old male in great health, however something bothers me. I have for sometime had two brownish-in-color spots on my inner thigh (right side). One has been there longer than the other, an is about 1" x 2" in size while the other which I have had for about a year seems to be about the size of a quarter. Both have given absolutely no pain and asside from the brownish look, I would say that I wouldn't have even noticed them. I am not sexually active nor have I ever been. However, my job and hobby (weightligting) require a great amount of heat and sweating.
The larger of the two spots sees to be fading with age, however is is still large and an eye-sore.
_Please Help
-Rhino
The larger of the two spots sees to be fading with age, however is is still large and an eye-sore.
_Please Help
-Rhino
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 19, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 19, 2006 12:00AM
Doesn't sound serious, but I'm not sure what these spots are. They might be a fungus called tinea versicolor (non-contagious.) I suggest you get some over-the-counter clotrimazole cream 1% and apply it twice a day for two weeks. At the same time arrange to see a doctor if the spots don't go away. Better to find out than to worry.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by WestOfEast, Jul 20, 2006 12:00AM
I appreciate the information. I went to my physcian with a similar problem (single pigmentation problem, even coloration, non-uniform shape). He referred me to a dermotologist without treatment, but (I trust my doctor) he probably had no idea it would take over a month to get an appointment. I will try the cream mentioned in the response and keep my appointment. Thanks.
