Non itchy skin rash

[mgt24]

Over the past few days I've developed a rash in the groin area. It consists of little red patches that are about the same size as a dime. They don't itch or cause any kind of irritation. There were only a few spread out spots earlier in the week, but as of yesterday i've noticed what looks like a couple more spots starting to form. Can anyone tell me what this might be and how to treat it?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be pityriasis rosea.
Pityriasis rosea is a common human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and sometimes by itching.

No treatment is usually required. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks or months(upto six months)

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.Other possibilities have to be ruled out then.

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.

[mgt24]

To whomever responds to this, i've also posted a picture on my profile of it, so if you want to get a visual you can see it in my photos (it's the only one there)