What are my red spots on my thighs, outer groin and stomach?

I had them, too. They are a fungus, I think my doctor called it tinea versicolor, and it can be treated with Lamisil, (Lamisil AT, for athlete’s foot,) if you don’t have health coverage, but if you can see a doctor, they will prescribe something. Right after I developed the red spots around the groin and stomach, (and chest near the armpits,) I also developed a large red spot on the nape (back) of my neck. It is the same thing. Hairdressers often see this, as it is very common. (People’s hair usually covers it, though.) In my case, over time the spots disappeared, but the creases of my groin are still usually a brownish pink color unless I treat it with Lamisil for a few days. (It always comes back eventually.) Also, when I get a haircut, I often see it right on the back of my neck where they trim the hairline. I don’t think there is any way to completely cure it once you get it, though maybe I just haven’t found the right doctor yet.

I don’t fully understand why it happens, but my doctor suggested that it is a common fungus present on everyone’s skin, and stress can cause it to attack the skin and cause discoloration. I was under a great deal of sudden emotional stress when it appeared, so it certainly made sense.

My doctor also said that moisture plays a part, and to try wearing cotton briefs that will wick the moisture away from the skin in the groin creases and try powder, but I haven’t found these ideas to work, personally.

I do, however, apply my antiperspirant to my groin creases after I shower, and it seems to be helping to prevent it from returning as fast.

it could be an allergic reaction to something.

I would google it and try and match it to other pictures of rashes etc. if it dosent go away in like 2 days, go to the doctors.

Folliculitis, it’s from wearing pants lol. Your hair follicles get irritated or infected from the hair-shaft always being mashed off to the side by the fabric of your jeans. wear looser clothes. or a different fabric.

whats shingles?

Shingles, they’ll start itching

ah groovey. and I was getting worried it was some sort of evil rash thingy. thanks. :)