
What Causes Itching Sensation On Scrotum Along With Bad Odor?

Sometimes after applying the "hot as I can stand it" washing and rinsing of he scrotum area my balls will start itching until the scrotum area is dried or scratched. Whatever is causing this problem is one tough agent. It seems impossible to destroy.
HELP!!!
Oral and topical antibiotics and antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you have got intertrigo.
Intertrigo is an infection which occurs over any opposing skin surfaces , mostly seen over groin folds. Its caused due to bacterial or sometimes fungal infection.
Overweight can increase the friction and thus predispose to intertrigo.
I would suggest you oral antibiotics (Oral azithromycin 500mg once daily for 5 days) and antifungal tablets(Tab fluconazole 150mg once daily for 10 days) for few days along with application of hydrocortisone and fusidic acid combination cream and an antifungal cream like sertaconazole twice a day for few weeks.
Take oral antihistaminics like hydroxyzine tablets to relieve the itching.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Try to reduce weight and maintain hygiene.
Avoid excessive rinsing and rubbing of the areas and avoid picking/itching/scratching the area.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
Report back your status after 2 weeks of above treatment.
Hope this will help you
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda


Apply sertaconazole over affected sites
Detailed Answer:
Yes apply sertaconazole exactly over affected areas but make sure you apply it twice a day.
As such there are no contraindications to use of sertaconazole cream


Prescription medication
Detailed Answer:
I am afraid its not an OTC brand and you need a prescription from dermatologist for the medication.

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