Flacky Skin on Groin

[Cowboy24]

So for the past few weeks i have noticed dry flacky skin on my groin area. Its not a big area of flacky skin and IS NOT on my penis or scrotum. Basically just under my pubic hair above my penis. It dose not itch and is not red. Just random flakes of skin comming off.  It has not got any worse from when i noticed it and has not got any better. i do not have any other skin or medical conditions and have not been sexually active for well over a year. I have not attempted treating it with anything. I have not recently changed soap and or shampoo and i do shower regularly.  

Thank you for your time.

[Cowboy24]

Thank you for the Advise. I will try a topical cream and see if that helps. I will also keep an eye on how much soap i use in that area because now i relize that might be the issue. i will be sure to post an update.

Thank you.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Dry skin results when there is not enough water in the stratum corneum for it to function properly. Too much soapy water, exposure to harsh chemicals, the normal aging process and certain types of skin diseases are some of the causes of decreased amounts of protective skin oils which in turn causes dry skin.
The mainstay of management is liberal use of moisturizers after washing with luke warm water. Soap should be used minimally. Moisturizers should be reapplied liberally during the day.You can also use a topical cortisone (steroid) cream or ointment like dermacort(hydrocortisone). Adding a humidifier to the central heating system of your home or using a humidifier also helps.
If still the symptoms persisit then possibility of eczema or atopic dermatitis,psoriasis, ichthyosis (fish scale-like skin) or pitted keratolysis is there.Pls consult a dermatologist for clinical examination in that case as treatment is specific for each one and without clinical examination,it is difficult to make a diagnosis.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.