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After Swimming, Scrotum Skin Is Very Tight, Itchy And Flaky. Suggestions?
Question: Went to the NJ shore and swam in ocean and hotel pool for a few days. Scrotum skin now very tight, itchy and flaky. Suggestions for remedy?
Brief Answer:
Topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
By the description and the exposure to public water, a fungal infection is to be considered, particularly with the flaking and itching of the skin. The best course of action would be to try a combination of topical miconazole or clotrimazole with a low dose steroid such as over the counter hydrocortisone and assess response for the next 5 days; if not resolved, a visit to a physician would be indicated to consider alternate diagnosis.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
By the description and the exposure to public water, a fungal infection is to be considered, particularly with the flaking and itching of the skin. The best course of action would be to try a combination of topical miconazole or clotrimazole with a low dose steroid such as over the counter hydrocortisone and assess response for the next 5 days; if not resolved, a visit to a physician would be indicated to consider alternate diagnosis.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
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