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To be honest, I haven't been great about keeping up with my hygiene lately... there were times when I’d go a full week without swapping out my shirt or my underwear. It happens quite often that I’ll work up a sweat and just... skip the shower.
I really wasn't showering much at all.
I even made the mistake of slapping some cheap deodorant on skin that hadn't been washed, and I've noticed that ever since I started hitting the gym regularly, these little spots have started popping up more frequently.
The thing is, I've actually been dealing with this for over a year now.
Down in my groin area, I've got what looks like a rash, though I wouldn't call it that because a normal rash would have cleared up by now. To me, it feels more like some kind of fungal skin infection, though I couldn't tell you exactly what it is. When I don't shower, the area starts to itch and the skin begins to flake and peel away... but as soon as it gets wet, like when I finally do shower, the redness comes back and seems to get even more intense a few hours later.
I'm seeing the exact same thing around my belly button, in my armpits, and on one of my upper arms. (Does anyone know if it's the same thing? Like, what could this actually be?) I've also noticed a few small spots on my neck that stay dry most of the time, but turn red after they get wet.
Under my arms and around my navel, those flakes feel sort of dry and they peel off in layers...
Basically, these flakes or little spots look reddish when they're damp, but when my skin is dry and hasn't been in contact with any moisture, they look darker than my usual skin tone.
I'll try to get some photos sent over to you guys shortly.
I really wasn't showering much at all.
I even made the mistake of slapping some cheap deodorant on skin that hadn't been washed, and I've noticed that ever since I started hitting the gym regularly, these little spots have started popping up more frequently.
The thing is, I've actually been dealing with this for over a year now.
Down in my groin area, I've got what looks like a rash, though I wouldn't call it that because a normal rash would have cleared up by now. To me, it feels more like some kind of fungal skin infection, though I couldn't tell you exactly what it is. When I don't shower, the area starts to itch and the skin begins to flake and peel away... but as soon as it gets wet, like when I finally do shower, the redness comes back and seems to get even more intense a few hours later.
I'm seeing the exact same thing around my belly button, in my armpits, and on one of my upper arms. (Does anyone know if it's the same thing? Like, what could this actually be?) I've also noticed a few small spots on my neck that stay dry most of the time, but turn red after they get wet.
Under my arms and around my navel, those flakes feel sort of dry and they peel off in layers...
Basically, these flakes or little spots look reddish when they're damp, but when my skin is dry and hasn't been in contact with any moisture, they look darker than my usual skin tone.
I'll try to get some photos sent over to you guys shortly.