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What Causes Brown Patch Of Skin Lesions On Scrotum?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Question: I have a XXXXXXX brown patch on my scrotum it stopes about with a distinct line half an inch from my inner thighs ,i have ajaggy pain sometimes when I walk.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions ove scrotum. It could be dermatitis or some infection but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (27 hours later)
I am still waiting on reply from doctor , I sent photos yesterday mid day .
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (28 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotics, antifungals, topical triple combination cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the pictures.
I have reviewed them keenly.
It seems you have got scrotal dermatitis with secondary Intertrigo.
Excess sweating coupled with friction in groin area can trigger inflammation in tender skin of scrotum leading to dermatitis called scrotal dermatitis and which in turn can get infected with bacteria or fungus leading to a condition called Intertrigo.

In such cases, I generally suggest you oral antibiotics like erythromycin for 7 days and antifungal tablets like fluconazole for 7-10 days along with application of triple combination cream containing corticosteroid like betamethasone, antibiotic like fusidic acid and antifungal like clotrimazole twice a day for 2-3 weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Try to reduce weight and maintain hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
Hope this will help you
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Brown Patch Of Skin Lesions On Scrotum?

Brief Answer: Pictures requested Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions ove scrotum. It could be dermatitis or some infection but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination. Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda