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Are Prednisone And Bactrim Right Medications To Treat Irritated Scrotum?
i was taking aldara for almost two week when my scrotum became irritated and turned blue/purple. I stopped immediately (a week ago). I went to urgent care yesterday and they gave be predisone 20mg qd x4days and bactrim 1 bid x 7days. My scrotum has returned to a pink color but some of the skin is peeling off and it is very sensitive while walking sitting and very painful while showering. I have been gentle and also keeping it dry by applying mediated powder (with menthol) 3-4 times daily. Is there anything i can do to prevent the irritation and pain such as prescription meds to cover scrotum or gauze around scrotum?
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Scrotal dermatitis can be due to many causes like eczema, fungal infection, seborrheic dermatitis, nutrional dermatitis, irritation due to external applications etc. Menthol containing powders also can be a irritant for certain skin. Consult a dermatologist and get examined. He/she will guide you for the appropriate treatment. Predisolone and bactrim could not be a permanant measure to allevite your problem.
Dr S.Murugan
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Are Prednisone And Bactrim Right Medications To Treat Irritated Scrotum?
Hi, Welcome to HCM. Scrotal dermatitis can be due to many causes like eczema, fungal infection, seborrheic dermatitis, nutrional dermatitis, irritation due to external applications etc. Menthol containing powders also can be a irritant for certain skin. Consult a dermatologist and get examined. He/she will guide you for the appropriate treatment. Predisolone and bactrim could not be a permanant measure to allevite your problem. Dr S.Murugan