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Reddish Itchy Bumps On The Testicles. Fungal Infection Detected. VDRL Test Negative. Any Suggestions?
I been developing red itchy bumps on my testicle, perianal, inner thigh. They itch a lot and if I scratch them, they look like ant bites. The red red sores are not secreting. Just in case I had a VDRL done and came out negative. I thought first it was scabies and had Lindane adm for. 9 hrs. On my second visit the doctor told me that I had a fungus. He adm econazole nitrate 1 %. Me and my partner have the same symtpoms. Is that possible? Can those red sores be a fungus?
Wed, 29 May 2013
Welcome to the site.The red itchy bumps are likely to be bacterial skin infection/folliculitis which may occur due to secondary bacterial infection of the area following the fungal infection.The moist and sweaty environment,friction of the skin due to rubbing of thighs and underclothing is conducive to developing bacterial infection.Treating the underlying fungal infection with topical and oral antifungals like lotrimin/Clotrimazole locally and Itraconazole/ketoconazole orally fo r 2-3 weeks or longer will help.The bacterial infection will neeghlyd oral antibiotics as suggested by your doctor.Keeping the area dry,using local talc and drying thoroughly after a bath are essential.Your doctor can guide you further
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