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What Do Small Red And White Bumpy Rashes Under The Scrotum Indicate?
Question: Small red and white bumpy rash recently developed under scrotum. Bumps dont hurt but are irritated by clothing.
either a fungal infection or due to stds if you have multiple sexual parteners
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Only one sex partner
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, since you have only one sexual partener then the most common cause of rash under scrotum is fungal infection . this area is very sensitive and usually affected by humidity and sweat which increases the possibility of getting a fungal infection. you need to wash this area with soap and water every day to keep good hygiene. make sure you dry it very well after showers and before wearing clothes. try to wear cotton underwears and avoid too tight clothes.these measures will help cure the infection and preventing it from coming back. you should apply an over the counter antifungal cream 3 times daily in clean skin. I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications please close the discussion and rate the answer
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, since you have only one sexual partener then the most common cause of rash under scrotum is fungal infection . this area is very sensitive and usually affected by humidity and sweat which increases the possibility of getting a fungal infection. you need to wash this area with soap and water every day to keep good hygiene. make sure you dry it very well after showers and before wearing clothes. try to wear cotton underwears and avoid too tight clothes.these measures will help cure the infection and preventing it from coming back. you should apply an over the counter antifungal cream 3 times daily in clean skin. I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications please close the discussion and rate the answer
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
How long will it take to start notiicing it heal? Is there a recomended over the counter cream?
Brief Answer:
7-10days
Detailed Answer:
dear sir, you can use micaderm or Mentax cream . you should start to get better after 3 days with complete resolution after 7-10 days .
7-10days
Detailed Answer:
dear sir, you can use micaderm or Mentax cream . you should start to get better after 3 days with complete resolution after 7-10 days .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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