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Suggest Remedy For Rashes In Scrotum

last year i traveled to austria while i was there i developed a severe rash in my scrotum area on the upper inside of my legs. i lost several layers of skin. now the area is very sensitive and my scrotum becomes sticky several hours after i shower. i shower every day and make sure i dry off well. please help, i have tried powders lotions etc and nothing is helping
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Hi,

Hi,

You seem to have chronic scrotal dermatitis with intertrigo. There may be erythema,dryness,mild scaling, fissuring and crusting. You might have mild pain,burning and itching. There may be some cause.rubbing or scratching might exacerbate the disease.excessive bathing,wetness,perspiration,soap,detergent,powder,cloth, dusts...etc might be resposible. Fungal infection in groin might precipitate the disease.Vitamin B complex deficiencies,anaemia or nutritional inadequacy might cause the disease...You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment of its cause.

Have blood tests to rule out any internal disease or vitamin deficiencies.

Take antihistaminics to relieve itching. Steroids in tappering dose may be taken. Antifungal like clotrimazole with mild steroid may be applied in groin areas.You may take folic acid 5 mg thrice a day with iron tab. Antibiotics may be needed if there is secondary bacterial infection. Apply antibitic cream with mild steroid like mpmetasone on scrotal skin. Avoid contact with all suspected factors.

You might get good result after few weeks. I hope this would help you in your treatment.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Remedy For Rashes In Scrotum

Hi, Hi, You seem to have chronic scrotal dermatitis with intertrigo. There may be erythema,dryness,mild scaling, fissuring and crusting. You might have mild pain,burning and itching. There may be some cause.rubbing or scratching might exacerbate the disease.excessive bathing,wetness,perspiration,soap,detergent,powder,cloth, dusts...etc might be resposible. Fungal infection in groin might precipitate the disease.Vitamin B complex deficiencies,anaemia or nutritional inadequacy might cause the disease...You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment of its cause. Have blood tests to rule out any internal disease or vitamin deficiencies. Take antihistaminics to relieve itching. Steroids in tappering dose may be taken. Antifungal like clotrimazole with mild steroid may be applied in groin areas.You may take folic acid 5 mg thrice a day with iron tab. Antibiotics may be needed if there is secondary bacterial infection. Apply antibitic cream with mild steroid like mpmetasone on scrotal skin. Avoid contact with all suspected factors. You might get good result after few weeks. I hope this would help you in your treatment. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD