A 19-year-old male asked:
How to whiten my inner thighs and groin and penis ...they are dark as compared to my body?
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Dr. Howard Shapiroanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Lasers, pulsed light: Lasers and pulsed light are used for this. You need to see a dermatologist with expertise in this area.
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Dr. Craig Smithanswered
Urology 37 years experience
Dermatologist: The genital area will often have a darker hue in general. Concerning the inner thighs not sure without additional history and examination. Suggest going to see a dermatologist or at least primary care physician for evaluation.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Flaky dead skin on penis peeled it off & wound appeared,wound healed in days.Days after - itch over groin and inner thighs,worse in warm water,using antifungal cream/ Aveeno moisturiser cream together seperately. Is that ok? 7 days Hardly improved.
Dr. Hamsa Jayarajanswered
Internal Medicine 56 years experience
Dermatologist: It is unlikely fungal. Do not use strong soap.Apply coconut oil till you see doctor.
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A 52-year-old male asked:
I tore my groin on Friday and have some bruising on my thigh and penis. I have been icing the area. Should I see a doctor? It is now almost a week and still have some discomfort?
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Why is my groin area covered in welt like hives in mine and girlfriend's groin area? We went in the woods fishing recently and she says its turkey mites but my zits keep apearing on my penis and thighs. Very itchy. Help?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Get checked for scabies, pubic lice (crabs), and maybe folliculitis. A dermatologist would be ideal.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Dr. Franklin Chuanswered
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A female asked about a 53-year-old male:
My dad had an angioplasty almost three weeks ago. This morning his groin, leg and penis is covered in an almost black bruise. Is this normal?
Dr. Kirk Charlesanswered
Vascular Surgery 24 years experience
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