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Urology (Expert Forum)
blackish color to perineum and upper thighs
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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blackish color to perineum and upper thighs
by stessa, Dec 01, 2004 12:00AM
I am 51 years old and over weight. I noticed that my upper inner thighs and perineum area are black. I am a very clean person and have even tried scrubbing them with cleanser and nothing will talk the black away. I do exercise and do alot of walking and wear alot of dark colored shorts and pants. It is not painful, it just looks terrible. What causes this and how do I get rid of it?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 02, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 02, 2004 12:00AM
One serious cause would be Fournier's gangrene, which is a severe infection of the perineum that can cause pain and is acute in onset. This is quite a serious possibility and why you should have this evaluated by your physician. If there is concurrent diabetes, there may not be the associated pain.
If that has been ruled out, a dermatology referral should certainly be considered for further evaluation. A hematoma (i.e. collection of blood caused by a broken vessel) is another consideration.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
If that has been ruled out, a dermatology referral should certainly be considered for further evaluation. A hematoma (i.e. collection of blood caused by a broken vessel) is another consideration.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
