Question 1

why is the colour of my genital area darker?

Accepted Answer

Normal : That are is oftentimes more pigmented and is determined by genetics. It some way it probably evolved as to signal or set off that area for certain purposes.

Question 2

folliculitis genital area?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Staphylococcal folliculitis. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic that you apply to your skin (topical), that you take by mouth (oral), or both. Your doctor may also recommend that you avoid shaving the affected area until the infection heals. If you must shave, use either an electric razor or clean razor blade every time.

Question 3

genital area and urine very hot?

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Uti: you may have a urinary tract infection and I would suggest that you increase your fluid intake and trying some Azo standard (phenazopyridine) which is over-the-counter to relieve the discomfort if this does not help you need to see your physician have an antibiotic prescribed

Question 4

are spots in the genital area normal?

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Not necessarily.: Medical evaluation should help to clarify what these evaluations are.

Question 5

i have irritation in the genital area.

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Needs to be checked: We can not answer your question as we do not have enough information about the irritation.We don't know what you mean by irritation and what part of your genital is irritated.I suggest you get it checked by your doctor to find out if it needs any treatment

Question 6

is using dettol to wash the genital area safe?

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Dettol Wash: In general dettol liquid is safe and normally no adverse reactions occur. In rare case individuals may suffer from hypersensitivity, candidasis and vulvovaginal reactions. Extended application can result in irritation of the skin. Contact your physician immediately if any such reaction occurs.

Question 7

what does folliculitis in genital area look like?

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Folliculitis: No different than anywhere else. The plugged follicles can be secondarily infected and produce little pustules that can expand into boils. At first small red bumps or white-headed pimples occur around hair follicles — the tiny pockets from which each hair grows. The infection can spread and turn into nonhealing, crusty sores and potentially abscesses.

Question 8

2 year old with brown genital area should i worry?

Accepted Answer

See below: The overlying skin of genitalia is normally darker than the rest of body.  Unless brown discoloration is a new development, there is no reason to worry.

Question 9

how do i know if i have deep folliculitis on my genital area ?

Accepted Answer

Itching ; burning: Not all problems like folliculitis are caused by germs. Some other reasons are oils, friction, occlusion, perspiration ; rubbing. If it is deep seated you will see redness ; swelling and papules, are you diabetic where it is more common.? The physician should differentiate bacterial from nonbacterial to start treatment. Note that bacterial folliculitis is occasionally stubborn  ; persistent.

Question 10

is it normal to have a little gap in part of your genital area?

Accepted Answer

Gap : You need to be seen to have an answer to your concern. I wish I could address it but we need more information

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