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Have Foliculitus On Scrotum And Base Of Penis. No Relief From Antifungal Cream And Pills. What To Do?
Question: I have foliculitus on my scrotum and base of penis for a few years. I saw a doctor over a year ago. He prescribed me antifungal cream and pills. Didnt work. What do i do
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
A folliculitis cannot persist for so long. It could be a sebaceous cyst or molluscum contagiosum.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection characterised by pearly white or skin colored dome shaped bumps.
Sebaceous cyst is a cyst underneath skin containing a cheesy oily material.
I would be in a better position to answer, if you could attach an image of concerned area.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us.
A folliculitis cannot persist for so long. It could be a sebaceous cyst or molluscum contagiosum.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection characterised by pearly white or skin colored dome shaped bumps.
Sebaceous cyst is a cyst underneath skin containing a cheesy oily material.
I would be in a better position to answer, if you could attach an image of concerned area.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
I have gone through the images attached.
The lesions at the base of your penis are nothing but fordyce spots. These spots are ectopic sebaceous cysts and are benign but can be cosmetically unpleasant.
As far as your scrotum is concerned, it appears to have normal rugosity.
Sometimes the hair follicles, sebaceous or oil glands are prominent over scrotum and shaft penis but it is a normal phenomenon. So there is nothing to be worried about.
The features of itching, redness and burning sensation over scrotum are suggestive for intertrigo. Sometimes sweat, soap, detergent or clothes too can irritate the skin to cause itch.
To treat the same take tablet cetrizine for few days. Dust the area with antifungal powder twice in a day and apply steroid cream over red itchy area. Also try to avoid sweat in that area by wearing loose cotton underclothes.
Hope that helps. Should there be another query, please write back.
I have gone through the images attached.
The lesions at the base of your penis are nothing but fordyce spots. These spots are ectopic sebaceous cysts and are benign but can be cosmetically unpleasant.
As far as your scrotum is concerned, it appears to have normal rugosity.
Sometimes the hair follicles, sebaceous or oil glands are prominent over scrotum and shaft penis but it is a normal phenomenon. So there is nothing to be worried about.
The features of itching, redness and burning sensation over scrotum are suggestive for intertrigo. Sometimes sweat, soap, detergent or clothes too can irritate the skin to cause itch.
To treat the same take tablet cetrizine for few days. Dust the area with antifungal powder twice in a day and apply steroid cream over red itchy area. Also try to avoid sweat in that area by wearing loose cotton underclothes.
Hope that helps. Should there be another query, please write back.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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