Help, can anyone help me?

[sheffwed90]

hello just wondering if anyone could help me identify what skin conditions i have, i will post pics, one is on my hands, one on my penis, and the other in my groin, i know i should go see my gp just wondering whether you could tell me what it could be first?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be erythrasma or eczema.

Erythrasma is a chronic superficial infection of the intertriginous areas of the skin.It is true that groins are effected but the typical appearance is well-demarcated, brown-red macular patches. The skin has a wrinkled appearance with fine scales.

The standard therapy of erythrasma is antibiotics and antifungals because it is caused by a bacteria C minutissimum.Erythromycin is the drug of choice.

Mild steroids are helpful in reducing the inflammation associated with it. But use it only after a dermatologist’s prescription.
I hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[sheffwed90]

no other symptons to whats shown apart from the brown patch on my groin itches from time to time, had it before sexual activity started! thats about it, just want it sorted! going to gp soon! but would like to have an idea of what im looking at first!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Pls elaborate on the symptoms so that I can give a list of differentials. It is very hard making out from the pictures with out any description of symptoms or rash.

Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

Lichen nitidus.Nothing to worry.