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How To Treat A Red Itchy Bump Underneath The Penis?
My son has a bump on his scrotum sack right underneath his penis, it is itching and bothering him. We noticed it yesterday. It is slightly red in color against his light brown skin. He is 8 years old and has not had this type of problem before. Can you recommend any type of medicine that will relieve the itch and my it go away.Marvin
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hi,
A sudden onset itchy red rash there is likely from an insect bite. Try giving an antihistamine (tab levocetirizine 2.5mg at night) and paracetamol or ibuprofen if there is pain for 3-5 days. Applying emollients like calamine also will help. If not getting better by then, kindly take him to doctor to look for other causes like scabies.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
A sudden onset itchy red rash there is likely from an insect bite. Try giving an antihistamine (tab levocetirizine 2.5mg at night) and paracetamol or ibuprofen if there is pain for 3-5 days. Applying emollients like calamine also will help. If not getting better by then, kindly take him to doctor to look for other causes like scabies.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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