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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Flaky Scrotum

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Posted on Thu, 11 Dec 2014
Question: Hi, my husband suffers from a very itchy and flaky scrotem to the point where he looses sleep and it has been like this for years. Also after wiping several times after bowel movements blood appears on toilet paper. What could be the cause of this and how can I fix it
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably he has developed tinea cruris. A fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Flaky Scrotum

Brief Answer: fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Probably he has developed tinea cruris. A fungal infection. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area. Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis. There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. Waiting for your response. Thank you