Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Scrotum

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: I have these weird rash like bumps on scrotum, im not sexually active but wear a condom when i am. They are freaking me out. I just need some advice on what they are and what to do.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lichen planus; Use a topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have reviewed the Image.

I can see some dry, scaly pumps on scrotum with a linear arrangement as well as a circular/ annular patch.

This seems like lichen planus to me which is a form of eczema. I guess that this patch much be itchy.

I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days. In addition you may take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (45 minutes later)

What are your reccommended creams?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mometasone furoate 0.1%

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Preferably mometasone furoate 0.1% cream (Elocon) twice daily. It is a prescription product. I request you to contact your primary care physician for the same.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)

Will lichen planus turn white in white vinegar?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
use a topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
hi.

please dont apply vinegar as it might irritate. you need to apply a topical steroid cream.

regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina