Is this just where pubic hair is going to grow, or something else?

You already have the right answers here: It's probably nothing serious, it may simply be the development of the hair follicles for pubic hair (welcome to puberty! ). On the other hand, -what if it's something more serious?

You can probably rule out any of the typical sexually-transmitted diseases since you are not yet sexually active. But you could easily have lots of other things, from as simple as a yeast infection (similar to athlete's foot, for instance) to something as serious as life-threatening skin cancer. And for that reason, you should absolutely see your doctor.

I stress that you should see an actual family physician, and not simply ask your parents about it. If you can muster up the courage to talk to one of your parents about this, you can have them make an appointment for you with your regular physician. Your doctor is bound by doctor-patient confidentiality, and so you needn't have any worries about embarrassment.

Doctors deal with problems related to privates all the time, don't hesitate to ask a doctor to take a look at your rash. Doctors are trained to always treat you with professional respect, and they take matters that concern your health as seriously as you do. And most importantly, think about this as a health-related issue, and not as something embarrassing.

If you ever do have a serious issue relating to your privates (no matter how embarrassing), you definitely want to be able to get to a doctor, so look at this as an opportunity to get better at communicating issues about your health with your parents. As a parent, I can tell you first hand that your parents will have your health and well-being as their top priority, and you should always be able to discuss with your parents any concerns about your health. Good luck!

I think I know what you're talking about buddy. Im 17. I got it too.

Im not sure about other guys. I don't really do checking that kind of stuff out. It's not lice or crabs or anything.

Im assuming that because you and I both have it and Im the second answerer, that it's normal. Don't freak out over it. But if you really want to make sure, check with your mom or dad.

I am almost 100% sure that you're fine though. All guys wonder if what they got is normal at some point or another. No need for embarassment.

Hope I helped; have a good day!

There are a lot of things this could be, and many of them are nothing to be very concerned about, at least not as concerned as cancer would make you! It's not pathetic not to be engaging in adult behavior at 13. I actually think that's very wise of you.

Something else that will be wise is to find an adult you trust and ask to be taken to see a doctor. It may be really weird to tell this to your mom or dad, but that's probably your safest bet. I'm glad you felt you could ask us here, but most of us here are not doctors and couldn't diagnose what's going on without seeing it, anyway.

Welcome to Mahalo Answers. Sorry you had to start out here on such a touchy subject. Maybe you came here because you were/are embarrased to talk to your parents or a responsible adult about your personal condition and its easier to ask us here anonymously... but you have to speak to someone you trust about this because you need to see a doctor.

Concern for your health is smart and nothing to be ashamed about. You are right to be concerned so please speak to your parents/school nurse some responsible adult that you trust.

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