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What Causes Itching And Rashes In The Groin,wrist And Scalp?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: Hey, my name is XXXX, I am extremely worried about my health. I have itchy skin and a rash in the following areas: Penis, Testicles, left side of lip, anal region, sometimes my wrists, under the eyes (eyelids) and my scalp itches as well, but I can not see it. This is the 2nd time this rash has happened since a month ago, when I was diagnosed with prostitis and treated with ciprofloxin. The rash is red and extremely itchy. It seems to have a shiny area with raised skin, then it itches like crazy, creates a full fledged reaction, then eventually gets a flaky texture to it and lots of dry skin. As I mention this is the 2nd time I have had this in a month. under the eyes initially itch, then turn into a full blow rash after I itch it or spend time in the wind/sun. The doctor told me he thought my genital rash it was a yeast infection an treated with diflucan. It went away for about 5 days, with a crusty layer over the top. It has since come back again, and I am currently on Diflucan (300mg so far, has been 7 days)-for all these photos. I also have a general itch in the anus at times. I am very concerned this could be a life changing event, because it will be if I have to deal with these problems....Please give me some advice and try to diagnose me, rather than telling me to see a dermatologist, because I have an appointment in a couple weeks.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: seborrheic dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello, I understand your problem. Probably you have developed seborrheic dermatitis. It is a condition where sebaceous glands produce lot of sebum which causes irritation and itch. Scalp, central face and genital area has lot of sebaceous glands and hence this area is affected. Treatment can be with combination of mild steroid and retinoids. Can you please upload a photograph of the lesion. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management. There is an option to upload photo on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Waiting for your response. Thank you
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
ok, I uploaded them
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Herpes vs seborrheic dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the photographs. Pictures revealed water filled lesions on your upper lips. With such water filled lesions, herpes needs to be ruled out. However as the pictures aren't very clear before I confirm my opinion I would like to know if they are indeed small water filled lesions on your upper lip? Please answer so I can reach a diagnosis. Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 minutes later)
Yes, they are and they itch very much. The same applies to the penal area (there is some type of clear fluid that is released when I scratch vigorously)
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Herpes Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the clarification. If they are water filled lesions, I cannot exclude herpes infections. Though it is a self limiting disease and will resolve in a week, some condition need antiviral drugs. I recommend that you consult a doctor before starting antivirals and confirm my opinion. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)
I'm sorry, they are not liquid filled, they are actually more like individual clusters of very small white heads, that excrete the whitehead when squeezed. Very puzzling
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)
Brief Answer: Still it is herpes. Detailed Answer: Hello The lesions might have got infected so they are oozing out pus. It still appears herpes as the location is typical. Lesions in cluster, water or pus filled, present on lips, perianal area and genitals associated with itch denote herpes. Please take a course of anti virals, you will get well soon. Thank you
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What Causes Itching And Rashes In The Groin,wrist And Scalp?

Brief Answer: seborrheic dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello, I understand your problem. Probably you have developed seborrheic dermatitis. It is a condition where sebaceous glands produce lot of sebum which causes irritation and itch. Scalp, central face and genital area has lot of sebaceous glands and hence this area is affected. Treatment can be with combination of mild steroid and retinoids. Can you please upload a photograph of the lesion. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management. There is an option to upload photo on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Waiting for your response. Thank you