Long, Scar-like Marks Near Groin

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Hey there,

I'm a 25 year old male, and for about a year and a half now, I've had a long, scar-like mark that extended from the base of my genitals and into my inner thigh. It was very similiar to a scar, as the skin there was much thinner. However, it has small, evenly spaced lines which run horizontal to the mark. I'm not sure if these are veins or what, though.

Anyway, the mark has gotten considerabelly longer, and is now 3 inches. The tip of it is dark red. I think it's because I've been itching it, although I haven't been conscious of that until just tonight. There's also another small mark which has appeared a bit below it, although this one is only about as long as my pinky fingernail.

Anyway, does anyone have any clue of what this could be? I wasn't too worried about it until it started itching, and another one appeared.

I have read other articles that it might be a streetch mark. I ran for 8 years of my life through college then stopped. I am still fit and not overweight so not sure that this could be the case.

any help is appreciated
Thanks

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It has since stopped itching, I have tried treating it like Ring Worm with tropical Athletes foot cream Lotrimin Ultra Antifungal Cream. And have had no change which makes me think its not Fungal. I do have eczema on my body however this rash/ stretch mark is nothing like anything on my body i have seen or heard could be eczema.
It really does look like a stretch mark that was a result of stopping running and exercise for 2 years then beginning to exercise and run after that dormant period.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This itchy redness on the mark can be due to some sort of fungal infection. The other possibility is of eczema or contact dermatitis. Treatment involves topical and oral antifungal medicines. I suggest you to get it seen from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.