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Could Itching In Scrotum Indicate Herpes?
Hello, My scrotum itches on the front side. It is red as if from a fever but not raised. When I scratch it burns like crazy and the skin is easily damaged. This has been going on for about 3 weeks off and on in severity. Could it be Herpes? I am very concerned.
Mon, 9 May 2016
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection on the part giving rise all these symptoms.
Due to itching there might be having some irritation and soreness due to bacterial infection.
Cean local part and apply anti-fungal lotion or cream.
Go for one oral anti-fungal medicine like Flucanozole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks.
To control bacterial infection you might require onee courase of antibiotic medicine as well.
For itching take Benadryl or cetrizine as and when required.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection on the part giving rise all these symptoms.
Due to itching there might be having some irritation and soreness due to bacterial infection.
Cean local part and apply anti-fungal lotion or cream.
Go for one oral anti-fungal medicine like Flucanozole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks.
To control bacterial infection you might require onee courase of antibiotic medicine as well.
For itching take Benadryl or cetrizine as and when required.
Ok and take care.
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