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What Causes White Patches On Scrotal Area?
Question: Hello Doctor
I am male 32 Age..Has black dirt on groin as we able to see some white dry patches on the ball area.
Though I used to wash with soap everyday, I am able to see this formation everyday.I never find Itchy.. Probability is 1 in 100 i felt itching.Felt some time sweating in groin area with black dirt.the whitepatch area is below the penis surface & ball area.
Please advise
I am male 32 Age..Has black dirt on groin as we able to see some white dry patches on the ball area.
Though I used to wash with soap everyday, I am able to see this formation everyday.I never find Itchy.. Probability is 1 in 100 i felt itching.Felt some time sweating in groin area with black dirt.the whitepatch area is below the penis surface & ball area.
Please advise
Brief Answer:
Could be a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thank you for the query.
I have treated many patients with this problem . Most often it is due to a fungal infection and is called Tinea versicolor.
If you are able to upload a photo, I shall give my opinion on it.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Could be a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thank you for the query.
I have treated many patients with this problem . Most often it is due to a fungal infection and is called Tinea versicolor.
If you are able to upload a photo, I shall give my opinion on it.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Hello Doctor
Attached the photo as requested. Please advise any effective cream available & cautions & steps to be followed to cure from this fungal infection
Attached the photo as requested. Please advise any effective cream available & cautions & steps to be followed to cure from this fungal infection
Brief Answer:
It looks like a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back XXXXXX,
It looks like a fungal infection. The diagnosis is confirmed by a Potassium Hydroxide (KOH ) preparation or examination under Wood's lamp.
The KOH preparation can be done in a lab or if possible you can see a GP or dermatologist who will do it for you. Also check your blood sugar to know whether you have diabetes.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed you require both medicines by mouth and cream to be applied locally.
Once the KOH smear is done, you can apply Canesten cream (1%) twice a day.
Let me know the results and any other medical condition you may have and I shall advise you regarding the oral medicine, as you know oral medicines can have adverse reaction and can interact with other medicines you may be taking.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah, Kuwait
It looks like a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back XXXXXX,
It looks like a fungal infection. The diagnosis is confirmed by a Potassium Hydroxide (KOH ) preparation or examination under Wood's lamp.
The KOH preparation can be done in a lab or if possible you can see a GP or dermatologist who will do it for you. Also check your blood sugar to know whether you have diabetes.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed you require both medicines by mouth and cream to be applied locally.
Once the KOH smear is done, you can apply Canesten cream (1%) twice a day.
Let me know the results and any other medical condition you may have and I shall advise you regarding the oral medicine, as you know oral medicines can have adverse reaction and can interact with other medicines you may be taking.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah, Kuwait
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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