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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scrotum

Hi Doctor, I have a severe skin itching problem on my scrotum wall, for years. I looked up in the internet and found to called as scrotal dermatitis, it is very very itchy, sweaty and scales on the whole part. I have seen couple of skin doctors and guess they were unable to identify the problem. It is so itchy and problematic that unknowingly I scratch even when I am sleeping. Please help.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Intense itching on the scrotum for years is suggestive of dermatitis.
Fungal infection also cause intense itching however, a long history and presence of scales on the skin favor a primary skin lesion.
In addition, dermatitis causes red rash which may be weeping.
Dermatitis is an easy and obvious diagnosis by an experienced dermatologist.
Thus, I suggest you to consult an experienced dermatologist for clinical assessment and thus diagnosis.
Treatment consists of application of moisturizing lotion and low potency steroids.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scrotum

Hello and welcome to HCM, Intense itching on the scrotum for years is suggestive of dermatitis. Fungal infection also cause intense itching however, a long history and presence of scales on the skin favor a primary skin lesion. In addition, dermatitis causes red rash which may be weeping. Dermatitis is an easy and obvious diagnosis by an experienced dermatologist. Thus, I suggest you to consult an experienced dermatologist for clinical assessment and thus diagnosis. Treatment consists of application of moisturizing lotion and low potency steroids. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri