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How Can An Itchy Scrotum Be Treated?

Hi, I am a 57 year old, fairly fit male who works in computer graphics. Ive had an itchy scrotum (balls and part of anus area) for several weeks. I have been using an over the counter jock itch ointment which seems to help but I am wondering why it s still persisting.
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Itching sensation what you are experiencing is commonly due to fungal infection of scrotal and perineal region.
Kindly do the following to overcome the same.
1. Cleanse the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2. Apply cream containing Clotrimazole with Beclomethasone over the affected regions.
3. Take antihistaminic medication Tablet. Levocetirizine once a day to control itching.
4. Wear loose fitting undergarments preferably made of cotton.
5. Use medicated soaps regularly for taking bath.
You should be back to normal gradually.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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How Can An Itchy Scrotum Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Itching sensation what you are experiencing is commonly due to fungal infection of scrotal and perineal region. Kindly do the following to overcome the same. 1. Cleanse the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. Apply cream containing Clotrimazole with Beclomethasone over the affected regions. 3. Take antihistaminic medication Tablet. Levocetirizine once a day to control itching. 4. Wear loose fitting undergarments preferably made of cotton. 5. Use medicated soaps regularly for taking bath. You should be back to normal gradually. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.