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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Inflammation Of The Scrotum

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

Question: I have a very itchy scrotum in one area where the scrotum skin is inflamed and swollen - the itchiness is intermittent but can be very uncomfortable. The area of inflamation is probably 1cm in diameter and can become so swollen as to be very raised and prominent.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can you send an image for review?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am so sorry to hear about this itch around the scrotum and the uncomfortable nature. To be of most help, it would be necessary to obtain an image of this area an d review. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response as opposed to a generic one.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Hello,
I've now uploaded three pictures that show the red area as well as the area that becomes itchy and inflamed. You can see that the surface skin also drys out and flakes off which is when it it most itchy.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
apply clotrimazole cream!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed the images. They are suggestive of a possible fungal infection. I suggest you apply clotrimazole daily for 14days. Provide me with updates after 7days.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

Hello,
Are you confident this is only fungal? Would a fungal infection cause the skin to swell, become puffy and really itchy and then flake off? It's also only focused on a small concentrated area that becomes inflamed and raised.

What else could be the cause?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Am confident it’s fungal for now!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am confident its fungal. Your symptoms and image are most suggestive of that. I will say apply the medications and if things seem not to improve, only then will i question if that could be related to something else. Its presentation and description are not in support of a bacterial infection.

Again, apply the medication and keep me posted on the developments.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy