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Suggest Treatment For Red Rashes On Scrotum
Question: Hello, I am a college student. Few months back I developed red burning kind of sores rash on my scrotum. It ceded with use of Beclomethasone Disproportionate & Fusidic Acid Cream. But after one week, it reappeared. Now that cream doesn't have any effect it anymore. Now I tried for Ring Guard. The inflammation has lessened, but redness prevails. Suggest quick solution please.
Brief Answer:
Herpes progenitalis is most likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is a condition of skin called Herpes progenitalis. It is viral infection of skin caused by Herpes simplex virus 2 affecting genitalia. It is characterised by grouped fluid filled lesions on erythematous base associated with burning sensation or pain. It has a recurring and relapsing course. The sores usually subsides by itself within a duration of 7-10days.
I prefer to advise oral antivirals like Acyclovir to my such patients which are started within 24-48hours of onset of rash. Also topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2 percent is advised to br applied over affected area.
You should visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription. He my order IgG and IgM antibodies for HSV 1 and HSV 2 for you.
You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Take care
Herpes progenitalis is most likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is a condition of skin called Herpes progenitalis. It is viral infection of skin caused by Herpes simplex virus 2 affecting genitalia. It is characterised by grouped fluid filled lesions on erythematous base associated with burning sensation or pain. It has a recurring and relapsing course. The sores usually subsides by itself within a duration of 7-10days.
I prefer to advise oral antivirals like Acyclovir to my such patients which are started within 24-48hours of onset of rash. Also topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2 percent is advised to br applied over affected area.
You should visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription. He my order IgG and IgM antibodies for HSV 1 and HSV 2 for you.
You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I sincerely thanks for your revert and the advice. I approached this platform as I'm unable to visit Doctor in near future. As a matter of fact, I'd like to know the correct dosage and course of the oral medicine aforementioned.
Thanks
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Brief Answer:
you should visit your doctor for prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Its my pleasure to help you here.
On this platform, we as a doctor can advise you but cannot give you prescription. As these medications should be taken under doctor's supervision. I usually advice Tab Acyclovir in a dose of 400mg three times a day to an adult 50-70kg body weight for a duration of 7 days. The dose depends on body weight. So it would be better if you can see to your doctor in person.
Thanks
you should visit your doctor for prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Its my pleasure to help you here.
On this platform, we as a doctor can advise you but cannot give you prescription. As these medications should be taken under doctor's supervision. I usually advice Tab Acyclovir in a dose of 400mg three times a day to an adult 50-70kg body weight for a duration of 7 days. The dose depends on body weight. So it would be better if you can see to your doctor in person.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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