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What Causes Painful Swollen Scrotum And Rashes On Thighs And Buttocks?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: Hi doctor , i have a rash on my thighs,buttocks and on my scrotum , my scrotum has now swollown to double the size and has a burning sensation which is painful.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infections likely,

Detailed Answer:
thank you for asking
painful burning sensation with the rash and swollen scrotum needs a little work up. It sounds like an infection and fungal odds are more likely. Hygiene needs to be addressed here and modifications of hygiene and coital habits are necessary. Tinea cruris and candidiasis are the likely possibilities. a tropical climate, wearing tight-fitting clothes (including bathing suits) for extended periods, sharing clothing with others, participating in sports, or coexisting diabetes mellitus or obesity. Prison inmates, members of the armed forces, members of athletic teams, and people who wear tight clothing may be subject to independent or additional risk for dermatophytosis.
Nutshell, you need some antifungal medications and a consult to a dermatologist for further management.

I hope it helps . Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (31 minutes later)
The thing is i have been on holiday in spain where i seemed to have picked up this infection , i am a very hygienic person , is it normal for the srotum to swell so much if you have this fungal infection and is it true that only an antibiotic will clear up this infection
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
travelling makes it more likely

Detailed Answer:
thank you for getting back to me
Recent travelling confirms the odds. yes scrotum can swell with infection. antifungals and a little scrotal assessment would be advised. there are many differentials for swollen scrota. They need a little correlation for further management.
nut shell, seek a dermatologist or an infectious disease specialist for further management.
take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (8 minutes later)
Will canestan cream help at all.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Canesteine helps but........

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back
Canesteine is an antifungal and it should help but there is no harm to seek an infectious disease specialist for confirming the diagnosis and ruling out the other possibilities.
I hope it helps. DOnt forget to close the discussion please.
Take care
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Painful Swollen Scrotum And Rashes On Thighs And Buttocks?

Brief Answer: Fungal infections likely, Detailed Answer: thank you for asking painful burning sensation with the rash and swollen scrotum needs a little work up. It sounds like an infection and fungal odds are more likely. Hygiene needs to be addressed here and modifications of hygiene and coital habits are necessary. Tinea cruris and candidiasis are the likely possibilities. a tropical climate, wearing tight-fitting clothes (including bathing suits) for extended periods, sharing clothing with others, participating in sports, or coexisting diabetes mellitus or obesity. Prison inmates, members of the armed forces, members of athletic teams, and people who wear tight clothing may be subject to independent or additional risk for dermatophytosis. Nutshell, you need some antifungal medications and a consult to a dermatologist for further management. I hope it helps . Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. May the odds be ever in your favour. Regards Khan