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Hi, I Have A Swollen Scrotum . Whiteheads On It
Question: hi, I have a swollen scrotum . whiteheads on it n i am a IV cocaine addict. I n my wealth of idiotsy poked it with a syringe n the oily orange cutting agent n my cocaine came squirting out. the cut has been accumulating n my scrotum. it was a relief to drain it. but it is swollen again today
Brief Answer:
It could be mostly a infected Sebaceous Cyst .Needs to be removed in Toto
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted the swelling on scrotal wall draining pus is most likely to be a infected Sebaceous Cyst .However the diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon .
The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.
Take antibiotics like Augmentin twice daily along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .
To remove the cyst in Toto along with the wall of the sac is the only treatment to resolve the issue permanently .
Consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical assessment .He would be the best judge to decide regarding the surgery .
This is a very simple surgery done under local anesthesia as a out patient procedure and gives permanent relief .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
It could be mostly a infected Sebaceous Cyst .Needs to be removed in Toto
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted the swelling on scrotal wall draining pus is most likely to be a infected Sebaceous Cyst .However the diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon .
The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.
Take antibiotics like Augmentin twice daily along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .
To remove the cyst in Toto along with the wall of the sac is the only treatment to resolve the issue permanently .
Consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical assessment .He would be the best judge to decide regarding the surgery .
This is a very simple surgery done under local anesthesia as a out patient procedure and gives permanent relief .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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