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For years I have had what orgionally looked like a scar next to my scrotum. Now that I am getting older the spot is getting larger and is starting to hang down. I get bad heat rashes on it, and I'm embarrased for anyone to see it. Can you help shed some light on this for me?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
This could be a skin tag, which is totally benign but quite common They are tiny finger-like projections, which arise from the skin, as you get older. They tend to develop in areas where the skin is not under tension like eyelids, armpits, neckline, and genital area and therefore the areas where you have noticed them are particularly prone to them. It would be best to have it evaluated by your doctor since it is difficult to do so over the internet. Complete medical history and physical examination is needed to reach a diagnosis.
Take care and keep us posted.
This could be a skin tag, which is totally benign but quite common They are tiny finger-like projections, which arise from the skin, as you get older. They tend to develop in areas where the skin is not under tension like eyelids, armpits, neckline, and genital area and therefore the areas where you have noticed them are particularly prone to them. It would be best to have it evaluated by your doctor since it is difficult to do so over the internet. Complete medical history and physical examination is needed to reach a diagnosis.
Take care and keep us posted.
It is a skin growth it looks like a small scrotum next to my scrotum but is not. It is now big enough to put a golf ball in if you could get in there. Would a picture help?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
Can you elaborate more on the scar? What does it look like or are there other signs or symptoms present? Tinea Versicolor is a fungal infection of the outermost layer of the skin. The main symptom is discoloration. Variable pink, white, or brown patches develop on the skin. A powdery coating is also present. It can remain dormant within the hair follicles for long periods of time. With proper moisture and temperature conditions, the fungus becomes active and reproduces. Topical antifungals are usually used for treatment.
Intertrigo, on the other hand, is a yeast infection of skin folds caused by Candida albicans. It usually occurs in areas of the body that have skin touching skin such as the armpits, groin, and under heavy breasts or fat folds. It is characterized by an intensely red, macerated, glistening rash with scaling on the edges. The edge of the rash extends just beyond the limits of the opposing skin folds.
If it persists, it would be best to have it evaluated by your doctor for proper management. Take care and keep us posted.
Can you elaborate more on the scar? What does it look like or are there other signs or symptoms present? Tinea Versicolor is a fungal infection of the outermost layer of the skin. The main symptom is discoloration. Variable pink, white, or brown patches develop on the skin. A powdery coating is also present. It can remain dormant within the hair follicles for long periods of time. With proper moisture and temperature conditions, the fungus becomes active and reproduces. Topical antifungals are usually used for treatment.
Intertrigo, on the other hand, is a yeast infection of skin folds caused by Candida albicans. It usually occurs in areas of the body that have skin touching skin such as the armpits, groin, and under heavy breasts or fat folds. It is characterized by an intensely red, macerated, glistening rash with scaling on the edges. The edge of the rash extends just beyond the limits of the opposing skin folds.
If it persists, it would be best to have it evaluated by your doctor for proper management. Take care and keep us posted.
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