Rash on groin

[yaya491]

I have a small rash on the very upper inside of both of my thighs in the groin area underneath my scrotum.  I always wear a condom during sex.  Can this just be some sort of skin rash or should I be concerned about an STD?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This rash can be sweat dermatitis, heat rash,eczema or fungal infections. Please elaborate on the description of the rash and the associated symptoms so that a list of differentials can be made.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep posted in case you have any additional queries. Kind regards.

[yaya491]

The area of the rash is circular and about the size of a quarter and as I stated it is on my groin area and on my upper thigh underneath my scrotum but there is not a rash on my scrotum.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea is a common human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and sometimes by itching.

No treatment is usually required. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks or months (upto six months)

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. Other possibilities have to be ruled out then.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[yudmem]

if the rash is itchy, it is probably a superficial fungal infection which will dissapear after a few days of OCT anti fungal cream such as miconazole

[yudmem]

hello Dr Bhupinder
I will greatly appreciate your comment about the geometric linear rash I presented lately
thank you