Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Scrotum Irritation And Itching Be Treated?
i have a really irratated growing area and the skin over my scrotum on a scale of 1 to 10 the itching gets to almost a 8 or 9 to point where i feel like scratching my skin off. i have been using clotrimazole for almost 1 1/2 yr now and its not helping. what can i do to get rid of the itch and is this a severe case?
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Welcome to healthcare magic for your health concerns
I am Dr Fahim and I will be helping you with problem
I have gone through your question and under stood your concerns. It appears to be eczema and not necessarily a fungal infection, while you are using clotrimazole; which is antifungal cream for so long. In scrotum we usually come across contact dermatitis. You need to do is to keep the area dry and clean, wear loose clothing, apply betnovate ointment (Local steroid ointment) twice or thrice daily, take tab cetirizine (anthistamine/antiallergic) 10mg once daily. Use this treatment for a week. If the itching persist beyond 1 week of starting this treatment, then you need to see a dermatologist for expert opinion.
I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it, if you like it.
Regards
I am Dr Fahim and I will be helping you with problem
I have gone through your question and under stood your concerns. It appears to be eczema and not necessarily a fungal infection, while you are using clotrimazole; which is antifungal cream for so long. In scrotum we usually come across contact dermatitis. You need to do is to keep the area dry and clean, wear loose clothing, apply betnovate ointment (Local steroid ointment) twice or thrice daily, take tab cetirizine (anthistamine/antiallergic) 10mg once daily. Use this treatment for a week. If the itching persist beyond 1 week of starting this treatment, then you need to see a dermatologist for expert opinion.
I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it, if you like it.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Clotrimazole
Loading Online Doctors....