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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scrotum

Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2016

Question: Hello, I had been married for 20+ years. Now separated for 7 months. I have only had one partner since. My scrotum is itchy and now weeps sticky fluid through out my scrotum. I have treated it with lothromin and also tried a triple antibiotic cream. It just seems to be getting worse. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
scrotal eczema with secondary infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern.

It seems you are suffering from scrotal eczema with secondary infection.

Scratching leads to damage of skin with secondary infection along with oozing.Triple combination creams contain steroids and they can also worsen the condition.

It will be important to clear infection first.A course of oral antibiotics like cefadroxil will help.Take this tablets for 5 days along with antihistaminics like cetrizine. You may apply a combination cream like fucibet once the infection gets clear.

It will be better if you avoid soap and antiseptics to clean area as they can lead to more irritation.

I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (23 minutes later)

So I am assuming I will need to see a Dr to get the prescription for the antibiotic?

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you need a prescription.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,thanks for follow up.Yes it will be better to get prescrpition of antiboitic.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D