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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation And Redness On The Scrotum

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Posted on Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Question: my scrotum itches & slightly red. i'm 98 yrs & have to wear "depends" underpants & liner. i removed those and wiped scroyum with CVS aloe wipes . what should i do??
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Scrotal dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have a scrotal dermatitis due to sweat, moisture and occlusion.
I suggest you to use an absorbant antifungal dusting powder e.g 1% clotrimazole dusting powder to keep the skin dry. You may also use a mild OTC topical steroid cream e.g cortisone cream, twice daily. In addition to this I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from.

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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation And Redness On The Scrotum

Brief Answer: Scrotal dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern. Perhaps you have a scrotal dermatitis due to sweat, moisture and occlusion. I suggest you to use an absorbant antifungal dusting powder e.g 1% clotrimazole dusting powder to keep the skin dry. You may also use a mild OTC topical steroid cream e.g cortisone cream, twice daily. In addition to this I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from. Regards