I'm really worried about this fungal infection on the skin around my scrotum. It's been there for a while now, and nothing seems to be helping it go away. I've got some pictures if that helps to explain things better. What do you think could be causing this, and what should I do next? Should I come in for a check-up right away?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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Chronic Fungal infection needs long-term treatment, personal hygiene measures are most important to cure this disease, practice special care towards affected area.

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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 25/07/2025

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to determine the cause of the ring-shaped bruise, as it could be a harmless injury or a sign of an underlying condition, such as a fungal or bacterial infection, a bruise from a minor trauma, or, in rare cases, a symptom of a more serious condition like erythema migrans associated with Lyme disease.

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