tinea cruris, Dermatology FAQ - Page 3

Should systemic skin symptoms be treated with medication? Hello Doctor: I have had skin issues since childhood, including palmar keratoderma (severe dryness, roughness, and scaling of the palms) and onychomycosis of the thumb. I also suffer from severe eczema around the anal area...

Frequent exposure to mosquito bites from those that do not carry bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens seems to enhance skin and lung immunity. (Forwarded from the Director's mailbox) Frequent bites from mosquitoes that do not carry bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens seem...

What should I do if I have itching on the side? Hello, Doctor: My father has recently experienced itching in both knees, and he also has a fungal infection known as athlete's foot. He has a history of allergic reactions, making him prone to eczema on his limbs and torso. I w...

There are several lumps in the groin area? Hello doctor, the night before last, I suddenly developed several bumps under my right groin area, and they were very itchy. However, when I woke up the next day, they had all disappeared. I also applied some antifungal cream because I h...

excuse me? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption. I would like to ask, during my menstrual period, I experience a rash on my buttocks that looks like eczema or tinea cruris with small bumps. Could this be an allergy? Is it possible that I am allergic to sanitary pads? A...

Ointment UNIDERM CREAM "HOCHENG" is indicated for eczema or dermatitis, first aid, prevention and alleviation of infections from skin cuts, abrasions, and burns, as well as the treatment of superficial fungal infections such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea c...

Groin itching Doctor, I often experience itching in my groin area, and recently I've noticed that the itchy area has a semicircular dark appearance. Additionally, both of my legs are affected. Could this be tinea cruris? Also, I have small white bumps on my scrotum that rese...

Regarding stubborn warts?! Several months ago, I went swimming... possibly due to poor water quality... and my menstrual period was approaching. After my period ended, I experienced persistent itching in my genital area, which developed into red patches. I consulted a doctor (gyn...

Skin disease-related issues? Hello, doctor. If I have tinea cruris, will sweating during exercise cause the affected area to spread? Is it okay to wash with soap? How long will it take to recover?

Perineal care I have red spots appearing in my groin area. They turn black after 3 to 4 days (and I feel the urge to scratch them). I didn't have this issue before, but it started recently. Could it be related to sweating? My work pants are always damp. Can you please give m...

Do you often sit? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have developed red rashes and some hyperpigmentation around my groin area due to prolonged sitting. What could be the cause?

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after tinea corporis? Hello Doctor: I have been troubled by tinea cruris since puberty, and I finally got it treated by a dermatologist two years ago. However, due to the long-standing condition, the skin in my groin area has become dark and ha...

Tinea How to prevent the occurrence of tinea (ringworm) in terms of home care, diet, bathing, and applying lotion? Is it hereditary to children?

Sudden appearance of dark spots on the inner thigh? I noticed some faint brown spots on the inner side of my thigh near the groin today. It seems to have appeared recently. There is no redness or swelling, and the skin is generally darker in that area, but I have never had spots ...

Please ask your question! Doctor, I had tinea cruris a long time ago, and the symptoms have not recurred since then. However, I have noticed darker marks on both sides of my thigh and groin area. Is there any way to eliminate these marks?

Will it heal on its own? I previously visited a dermatologist because I had a dark, itchy patch in the groin area. The doctor diagnosed it as tinea cruris (jock itch). However, I only had one appointment and didn't return. It has improved somewhat, but the dark patch remains...

Groin itching Hello Doctor: I am currently 25 years old (from Kaohsiung) and a professional soldier. About five or six years ago, I developed a dark scar with small bumps in my groin area, which itches and peels every few days. When I scratch it, it feels like there is less skin ...

Pale red spots Dear Dr. Cheng, I have developed small light red spots on the inner thigh and groin area that have gradually increased in size over time, now resembling the size and shape of a five-cent coin. The color has also faded to a shade closer to my skin tone (approximate...

Itchiness..? Hello, doctor. For the past three to four months, I have been experiencing an intense itching sensation around my genital area (groin). I have been scratching it a lot, which has led to peeling, redness, and swelling. Eventually, it scabbed over, but the skin has bec...

Itching in the groin area? Recently, I've been experiencing a strange symptom where my genital area and groin are very itchy. I've been scratching a lot, and the skin is peeling, which is getting worse. Sometimes it seems to improve on its own, but then I start scratchi...