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Hi. I Have Developed A Scrotal Skin Condition Suddenly. It

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Posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Question: Hi. I have developed a scrotal skin condition suddenly. It's painful, some reddish and rough thick skin. I attached a picture. I have been using zinc oxide for 3 days now but still it persists. I am also in prednisolone for other health condition. Please advise how to treat this.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding scrotal lesions.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

This seems like herpes. It could also be a simple bacterial skin infection. I can see a few erosions in the center and some small satellite erosions nearby. I suggest you to do a screening test for herpes ELISA for HSV type 1 and 2 to confirm or rule out the possibility of herpes. In the mean time I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a few days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Hi. I Have Developed A Scrotal Skin Condition Suddenly. It

Brief Answer: Regarding scrotal lesions. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image. This seems like herpes. It could also be a simple bacterial skin infection. I can see a few erosions in the center and some small satellite erosions nearby. I suggest you to do a screening test for herpes ELISA for HSV type 1 and 2 to confirm or rule out the possibility of herpes. In the mean time I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.