Adult Skin Problems Slideshow Pictures Quiz: Can You Identify These Skin Conditions? Gallery of Skin Problems and Images Collection

Medical Author:

Gary W. Cole, MD

Gary W. Cole, MD

Dr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency.

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Coauthor:

Craig A Manifold, DO

Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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When to Seek Medical Care

When to call the doctor

• The appearance of an itchy red rash in your groin or genital area should prompt a visit to your doctor.



• Once you have been diagnosed, go back to the doctor if the rash does any of these things:



• Spreads or changes appearance



• Becomes increasingly uncomfortable



• Develops lumps or swelling of the affected areas



• Does not improve after two weeks of treatment



• Does not go away completely or comes back frequently despite proper prevention

When to go to the hospital

Go to a hospital's emergency department if you develop any of the following symptoms beyond the rash:

• Fever



• Weakness



• Vomiting



• Rapid spread of the rash



• Swollen glands



• Lumps in the groin



• Drainage of pus



• Open sores or ulcers



• Boils



• Rash that involves your penis or vaginal area



• Difficulty urinating



• Rash that spreads to your trunk