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Flaky, Peeling Skin On Scrotum, Open Sores, Irritation, Not Sexually Active. Due To Eczema?

I have flaky, peeling skin on my scrotum . On some days it will become so bad that my entire scrotum will have patches of flaky skin and open sores. It is very itchy, sensitive and irritating. I have not participated in any sexual activity with a partner in about four years. I ve had a history of dry, flaky skin on my hands so I had pondered if it was eczema .
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Its not appearing like eczema,

You might have developed fungal infection.

Please get a KOH mount done,

This can confirm the fungal etiology.

Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Flaky, Peeling Skin On Scrotum, Open Sores, Irritation, Not Sexually Active. Due To Eczema?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Its not appearing like eczema, You might have developed fungal infection. Please get a KOH mount done, This can confirm the fungal etiology. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you