HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Redness, Itchiness In The Area Between Leg And Scrotum. Is It An Infection, Caused By Sweat?

Once in a while after work when I get home and have a shower I notice that the area directly between my leg and scrotum is very red and itchy and it just seems really warm. Today this has happened again. It s not every day, only once in a while. I put baby powder on it and it makes it feel better after a couple minutes, the itch is gone as long as I pour enough baby powder on it. Can anyone tell me if this is caused by any sort of infection or anything. I am pretty sure it is not an std . It only happens maybe once or twice a week at the most and usually only when I work so i think it might be caused by sweating too much? Is there anything it could be and can anyone please tell me what to do to prevent it if possible. Thank you.
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi there. The condition you describe & rightly pointed out is more likely to be caused by prolonged friction while at work associated with sweating & maceration & perhaps why it responds to the baby powder. It may also be a bacterial infection called erythrasma but this will not disappear with powder & persist. Friction tween legs especially if overweight or wearing tight clothing/jeans etc may nbe contributory. Please consult ypur local deramtologist. Cheers. Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Scrotum


Loading Online Doctors....
Redness, Itchiness In The Area Between Leg And Scrotum. Is It An Infection, Caused By Sweat?

Hi there. The condition you describe & rightly pointed out is more likely to be caused by prolonged friction while at work associated with sweating & maceration & perhaps why it responds to the baby powder. It may also be a bacterial infection called erythrasma but this will not disappear with powder & persist. Friction tween legs especially if overweight or wearing tight clothing/jeans etc may nbe contributory. Please consult ypur local deramtologist. Cheers. Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD