Groin Rash

[heritic09]

For the last 3 weeks I have a rash on my inner thigh, which has a light itch and some peeling.  The last week or so it has spread to the scrotum and now it is bright red in color.  I don't think it is jock itch because from what I have read jock itch should have a define outer edge and doesn't normally spread to the scrotum.  I was daily and have use powders to ensure it stays dry.  What could this be?  I don't have any allergies that I know of and haven't done anything different that I usually do.  In the 27 years I been alive I never have had a rash, athletes foot, or anything like that before.

[heritic09]

I have taken Clariotin and it worked great for my nose but not for the rash, I will try what you suggested and let you know how it goes!  Thanks for the help

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms and pictures it sounds like contact dermatitis or eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide). Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.Also wear cotton underwears and keep the area clean.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[heritic09]

I also uploaded photos of the rash to my profile if needed.