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Can Defoliant Be Used For Rashes On Scrotum?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Question: Can defoliants be used to clean soreness on male testicles.
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
DO not use a defoliant

Detailed Answer:
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I m sorry to hear that you are suffering from a rash of your scrotum. The usual cause of this type of rash is a fungal overgrowth. Using antibioitcs like neosporin will kill of competing bacteria and allow the fungus to grow even more. I would recommend that you try a antifungal powder like terbinafine. Use this powder twice daily for th enext week and your rash should improve.

Fungal rashes are very common in the genital area because fungus like to grow in areas that are dark moist and warm.

In summary
1. Fungal infection
2. Do not use any defoliants
3. Use terbinafine powder twice daily for 1 week

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Dr. Ronald Schubert

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Can Defoliant Be Used For Rashes On Scrotum?

Brief Answer: DO not use a defoliant Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I m sorry to hear that you are suffering from a rash of your scrotum. The usual cause of this type of rash is a fungal overgrowth. Using antibioitcs like neosporin will kill of competing bacteria and allow the fungus to grow even more. I would recommend that you try a antifungal powder like terbinafine. Use this powder twice daily for th enext week and your rash should improve. Fungal rashes are very common in the genital area because fungus like to grow in areas that are dark moist and warm. In summary 1. Fungal infection 2. Do not use any defoliants 3. Use terbinafine powder twice daily for 1 week I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions