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How To Prevent Wrinkling And Irritation On Scrotum After A Vasectomy?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Question: My scrotum is very wrinkled...a noticeable difference. It is also a little irritated on the outer skin and slightly darker in color than normal. I recently (about two months) had a vasectomy and I am wondering if this is a side effect or what might cause this reaction. I can send a picture if that will help.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
looks normal and is a normal function.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and the nice and clear photograph.

The appearance of the scrotal skin looks absolutely normal.
This is due to the action of the muscle under the skin which contracts to give such appearance to the skin. This is the normal function of scrotal skin.

This is physiological and normal character of the skin and is not related to the vasectomy at all.

Clean the area with plenty of warm water, keep it ventilated and the irritation will go away and the color will return to the normal. The wrinkling will go away.

Be assured.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (5 hours later)
That is great news. Thank you for your help.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Most welcome.
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. Prasad
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How To Prevent Wrinkling And Irritation On Scrotum After A Vasectomy?

Brief Answer: looks normal and is a normal function. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query and the nice and clear photograph. The appearance of the scrotal skin looks absolutely normal. This is due to the action of the muscle under the skin which contracts to give such appearance to the skin. This is the normal function of scrotal skin. This is physiological and normal character of the skin and is not related to the vasectomy at all. Clean the area with plenty of warm water, keep it ventilated and the irritation will go away and the color will return to the normal. The wrinkling will go away. Be assured.