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Darker groin screen
The skin on my groin region and bums is significantly darker than the rest of my body.
I recently also had a "jock's itch" condition.
I am concerned if its lack of cleaning and hygiene, or hormonal or wrong choice of clothes or something complicated.
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. Jock itch needs to be seen by a qualified dermatologist and treated - either online or in person. Pigmentation of the inner thighs and genitals is quite common, nothing to worry. It could be more in over weight individuals due to friction. Certain creams could be used to lighten the frictional hyperpigmentation if the patient desires. Otherwise, no treatment is necessary. Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal, Therapeia skin hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru.
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Dr. Geoffrey Vaz
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dark skin on the inner thighs can be experienced by anyone, regardless of skin tone. It occurs when the skin on the inner thigh produces an abundance of melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color. This is called hyperpigmentation. Sometimes dryness or itching can also lead to excess pigmentation in addition to weight gain.
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