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Suggest Treatment For Red Rash Patches In Scrotum
Brief Answer:
No worries, observe, clinical review
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
It might be necessary first to alleviate a fear. There might really be no real relationship between rashes and hemorrhoids.
A proper clinical history might be needed to better understand. Is this the first time you are experiencing this? In case you have a sexual partner, has she complained of any such thing lately?
The causes could range from very common conditions to sexually transmitted infections.
Have done more physical exercise lately than usual, or have you changed the kind of pants you put on? Poor cotton pants and walking in persons not use to, could cause increased heat or friction around the genitals that could lead to some rashes or pain. A simple change of the pant type could help. If its non of the above, we can further continue.
It might be important to know if these rashes are spreading or not. It is also worth noting to know if you have any fever, pain on urination or urethral discharge. If absent, the concern of a urinary tract infection or sexually transmitted infection is excluded. Do you have any swollen and tender inguinal lymph nodes? If absent, the possibility of common infections like Herpes are slim.
Hygiene, change of pants to more cotton laden pants and use if lubricants like Vaseline for a couple of days could be helpful for a start. In case of intense pain, rapidly spreading rashes and any urinary symptoms or complains from sexual partner, you will have to consult your primary care physician for a proper clinical review.
If not, I think you need not bother. apply the above mentioned measures for a couple of days. In case of persistence or aggravation, you can see your doctor.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
No worries, observe, clinical review
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
It might be necessary first to alleviate a fear. There might really be no real relationship between rashes and hemorrhoids.
A proper clinical history might be needed to better understand. Is this the first time you are experiencing this? In case you have a sexual partner, has she complained of any such thing lately?
The causes could range from very common conditions to sexually transmitted infections.
Have done more physical exercise lately than usual, or have you changed the kind of pants you put on? Poor cotton pants and walking in persons not use to, could cause increased heat or friction around the genitals that could lead to some rashes or pain. A simple change of the pant type could help. If its non of the above, we can further continue.
It might be important to know if these rashes are spreading or not. It is also worth noting to know if you have any fever, pain on urination or urethral discharge. If absent, the concern of a urinary tract infection or sexually transmitted infection is excluded. Do you have any swollen and tender inguinal lymph nodes? If absent, the possibility of common infections like Herpes are slim.
Hygiene, change of pants to more cotton laden pants and use if lubricants like Vaseline for a couple of days could be helpful for a start. In case of intense pain, rapidly spreading rashes and any urinary symptoms or complains from sexual partner, you will have to consult your primary care physician for a proper clinical review.
If not, I think you need not bother. apply the above mentioned measures for a couple of days. In case of persistence or aggravation, you can see your doctor.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have no pain when urinating, no swollen glands, and no flu symptoms. When treating my hemmoroids I used fresh garlic and witch XXXXXXX and at one point left them on between my legs overnight. I exercise almost daily and this is the first time I have ever gotten this. Is there any medication I can apply?
Brief Answer:
No worries, local/topical steroids could be helpfu
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
I do think it should not be something that serious. This should be a simple allergic reaction. for sure there are drugs you could use.
I suggest local anti inflammatory drugs. Topical steroids are widely available over the counter. You can ask your local pharmacist for a topical/local steroid. Positon creme and Candiderme creme are common commercial names. Others like Topical Bethamethasone could be provided by your pharmacist.
You will have to keep the area clean, dry and then apply this local anti inflammatory/topical steroid for a couple of days. Symptoms should normally fade out.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
No worries, local/topical steroids could be helpfu
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
I do think it should not be something that serious. This should be a simple allergic reaction. for sure there are drugs you could use.
I suggest local anti inflammatory drugs. Topical steroids are widely available over the counter. You can ask your local pharmacist for a topical/local steroid. Positon creme and Candiderme creme are common commercial names. Others like Topical Bethamethasone could be provided by your pharmacist.
You will have to keep the area clean, dry and then apply this local anti inflammatory/topical steroid for a couple of days. Symptoms should normally fade out.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for alleviating my concerns! I will go purchase those medications. If its possible to leave you a good review I will do so.
Brief Answer:
No worries and kind regards
Detailed Answer:
I appreciate as I wish you the best of health.
Feel free asking further questions in case I missed some of your specific concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
No worries and kind regards
Detailed Answer:
I appreciate as I wish you the best of health.
Feel free asking further questions in case I missed some of your specific concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sorry, still freaking out a little. I can feel my inguinal lymph nodes, as i researched how to detect them. They feel very small and move around when i touch them but do not feel swollen or painful in anyway. Should i be able to feel them? i am a rather in shape guy with hardly any fat on that region of my body. Still no painful urination or anything like that. Ive attached a picture i took yesterday. Just trying to rule out herpes. The medication you reccomended is prescription only and i dont have insurance right now. Are you able to send a rx in or suggest something OTC? The pain isnt as bad today .
Brief Answer:
Clean and dry, Dermapax and Dermarex
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
It is but normal to feel the inguinal lymph nodes. They are small and movable as you rightly out it. It becomes a problem when they go real big and become tender. I do not think its the case for you and you really need not worry.
It is sad the drug is not over the counter. However, this is a reaction that would fade out gradually with time.
I am afraid those are the main drugs that really work topically for local inflammatory reactions. Using antiseptic toilet soaps and keeping the area very clean and dry for now would be very helpful as you keenly watch the lesions. Persistence should warrant a consultation.
I think its not so serious for you to be bothered. Keeping clean and dry for me is sufficient for now as you exercise some watchful patience.
Topical Derma-pax or dermarex could help. Just try asking , but you really need not bother. I suspect these at least should be OTC. Sorry the others were not.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Clean and dry, Dermapax and Dermarex
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
It is but normal to feel the inguinal lymph nodes. They are small and movable as you rightly out it. It becomes a problem when they go real big and become tender. I do not think its the case for you and you really need not worry.
It is sad the drug is not over the counter. However, this is a reaction that would fade out gradually with time.
I am afraid those are the main drugs that really work topically for local inflammatory reactions. Using antiseptic toilet soaps and keeping the area very clean and dry for now would be very helpful as you keenly watch the lesions. Persistence should warrant a consultation.
I think its not so serious for you to be bothered. Keeping clean and dry for me is sufficient for now as you exercise some watchful patience.
Topical Derma-pax or dermarex could help. Just try asking , but you really need not bother. I suspect these at least should be OTC. Sorry the others were not.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ive attached another picture. Its seems some papules are filled with puss. I asked another doctor and he thinks jts from not keeping the area clean and leaving witch XXXXXXX and garlic between my legs for hemmoroids for hours over night. You concur that just keeping it clean and dry should clear it up?
Brief Answer:
I agree, watch carefully.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
I totally agree with the colleagues opinion. I would however reiterate you just be very watchful and keep clean and dry as he says.
Kind regards and just the best.
Dr Bain
I agree, watch carefully.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
I totally agree with the colleagues opinion. I would however reiterate you just be very watchful and keep clean and dry as he says.
Kind regards and just the best.
Dr Bain
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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