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Strange red marks on crotch area
First off, I'm an active 21 year old male. I gym around 3 times a week lifting, and otherwise I work in hospitality. I have had these strange red marks on either side of my crotch, around 2-3 inches away from my genitals. Thinking it is a sweat rash considering my activity levels I have applied 1% Hydro-cortisone cream to the area for a week with no results.
Image: https://cdn.img42.com/e934f54fe2fd8eb0d45d4843041d7da0.jpeg
This is on the left side, they almost appear to be in a line.
I have had this for around 4 months now. They don't itch. There is no weeping, they are just red and slightly raised. Nothing on my actual genitals.
Image: https://cdn.img42.com/e934f54fe2fd8eb0d45d4843041d7da0.jpeg
This is on the left side, they almost appear to be in a line.
I have had this for around 4 months now. They don't itch. There is no weeping, they are just red and slightly raised. Nothing on my actual genitals.
I can't look at any images on my system, but am wondering if they are parallel to the crease at the top of the leg where it joins the torso? If so, have you changed your type of underwear or workout wear such that there might be a crease, wrinkle or binding edge that is irritating the skin?
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