I mean it hurts a bit when I touch. Doesn't itch
I have a problem.
I have this red rash on both folds in the groin area. It's a tad sore, hurts a bit but doesn't itch at all, especially if I touch it. What could it be?
Yeah - I can see the rash, it's red and smooth, doesn't itch, and certainly doesn't hurt at all. Just gets sticky very easity and the rash won't go away with OTC medications. I've really got no idea if it is related to these rashes I used to get on the opposite sides of my knees and elbows (in the creases)...if your biopsy turned up fungus, I wonder if you tried oral anti-fungals like terbinafine pills?
Can you see the rash? I have the same thing. For over a year now. The skin doesn't itch but often hurts. Their is no discoloration or scales. I have been to five different dermatologists. They used a light to look for signs of yeast, but found nothing the biopsy showed fungus but nothing worked.
You said you had eczema, was it anything like this?
You can still try the medications because if it is yeast, it will respond irrespective of the sex of the individual.
Sorry, if I made you feel like I was talking to a lady.
Thanks for your response, doctor. Did you catch that I am a man? It sounded like some of your response was intended for a woman. Does that change anything? I figured it was fungal, but the really smooth, non-scaly, almost embedded rash and the fact that it isn't responding to lamisil, etc, made me question if it was fungus after all. Eventually I'll go to a dermatologist, but since I don't have insurance, I wanted to see what I could do at home before the Dr. Thanks,
Jason
Hi,
From the description in your post , it sounds like a recurrent yeast infection. Yeast infectionis very common in areas of the body that swaet and that retain moisture, like skin folds.
Consequently they are seen in regions of the body like genitals, underarms, under the breasts(in females), thighs( in over-weight individuals), hands and feet.
Hormonal changes, stress, nrdications and dietary factors can alter the natural balance that exists between these organisms and the body, thus triggering off an infection under the right conditions.
Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, irritation and sometimes a clear, sticky discharge. A microscopic examination and culture can confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment would be with anti-fungal medications like Monistat. However, if there is an underlying medical condition( like Diabetes) or frequent antibiotic usage, this infection is bound to recur.
Keep the skin-fold areas clean and dry especially in hot, humid weather. you can use anti-fungal powders as a preventive measure. Also wear loose fitting, cotton garments to keep the region aired.
It would be best to see a doctor since they would be able to determine what the problem is best. I heard lamisil jock itch gel helps with the problem but as you said you've used it extensively. Just see your local doctor