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Itching Scaly Skin On The Scrotum, Kindly Suggest Remedies

My husband has scaly skin on his scrotum , which he is constantly scratching. The skin flakes and sometimes he even scratches to the point of bleeding . It does not affect his penis, or anything else. He s too embarrassed to ask anyone about it, but it s killing his sex drive and I want it fixed! Is there anything we can do to fix it at home? He s tried jock itch creams, but they don t seem to help other than some soothing the itch briefly, and others even make it worse.
Fri, 11 Mar 2011
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Its looking like he is having candida infection of scrotum.One point should be noted that it is yeast infection and yeast infection will not go away unless or until both partners are treated .Because there occur re infection from other sex partner.Both of you should apply CANESTEN 7 ointment for 7 nights.
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurang Krishna's  Response
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Your husband is suffering from scrotal lichen simplex chronicus.
Start using clobetasol ointment twice daily and atarax 25mg once at night. ask him to break the itch-scratch-itch cycle. he may use coconut oil or vaseline if there is an itch sensation. he will be benefitted after 3-4 weeks of therapy.
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Itching Scaly Skin On The Scrotum, Kindly Suggest Remedies

Hi, Its looking like he is having candida infection of scrotum.One point should be noted that it is yeast infection and yeast infection will not go away unless or until both partners are treated .Because there occur re infection from other sex partner.Both of you should apply CANESTEN 7 ointment for 7 nights. Regards