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Can A Hair Removal Cream Cause Red Swelling In Testicle?

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014

Question: my son 18 has a red swollen testicle can this be caused by hair removal creme

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

This would be very unusual.

If there is true swelling he should see a physician for a clinical examination.

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

his testicle has only been red and swollen since the cream was applied

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Observe for 48 hours. If redness continues then go to medical doctor for evaluation.

RG

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar