live in warm, humid climates. It is also more common in dark-skinned people. Although both sexes are equally affected, men tend to have the groin infection more often than women.
Irritant contact dermatitis
This is an inflammatory rash caused by direct chemical injury to the skin. Unlike allergic contact dermatitis, which appears 48–72 hours after exposure to an allergen, the symptoms of irritant contact dermatitis can result within a few hours if the exposure is a strong irritant.
Patients typically present complaining of a burning or stinging early in the course of irritant contact dermatitis. As the irritation becomes chronic and the skin becomes continually inflamed, itching can become a predominant symptom. In chronic cases, affected areas may develop scale and cracks.
Hidradenitis suppurativa
a chronic condition of the sweat glands. The sweat glands become clogged due to a variety of reasons, leading to enlargement (dilatation) of the ducts behind them.
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This dilatation predisposes the area to inflammation and infection by a variety of bacteria. Those with hidradenitis suppurativa typically have multiple large, red bumps on the armpits, but they can also form on the buttocks, breasts and groin. The bumps gradually get larger and drain pus. After multiple bouts of this cycle of enlargement and drainage, there may be scarring
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