Why do I have white spots on my groin?

White patches on your groin could be caused by vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin disorder that causes the pigment-producing cells to die (melanocytes). Loss of pigmentation tends to occur in folds of the skin such as the groin.

Does jock itch turn white?

The white spots are caused by a yeast called tinea versicolor. It has similarities to and differences from the molds that cause athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. The versicolor yeasts are always in the environment, and usually cause no problems.

Why do I have itchy bumps near my groin?

Some of the most common causes of genital rashes are infections: Jock itch, a fungal infection, or ringworm of the groin area. The rash is red, itchy, and scaly, and it may blister. Diaper rash, a yeast infection that affects babies because of the warm, moist environment in diapers.

What does fungus in groin area look like?

Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungal infection that causes a red and itchy rash in warm and moist areas of the body. The rash often affects the groin and inner thighs and may be shaped like a ring.

What are the white spots on my private area?

Fordyce spots, or sebaceous glands, are small white or yellow-white bumps inside your vulva. These spots are also found on the lips and cheeks. They normally first appear during puberty, and you tend to get more of them as you age. Fordyce spots are painless and not harmful.

What does a yeast infection look like in the groin area?

What are the symptoms of fungal groin infection? Typically the groin becomes itchy and a bit sore, mainly in the crease between the top of the leg and the genitals. It is more common in men and the scrotum may also be itchy. Red, slightly scaly skin then develops in the groin, usually with a definite edge or border.

Can a yeast infection cause white spots?

It may show: Swelling and redness of the skin of the vulva, in the vagina, and on the cervix. Dry, white spots on the vaginal wall. Cracks in the skin of the vulva.