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What Causes Itching Sensation And Skin Dryness On Scrotum?
Thanks... i have an itchy scrotum.. for some time now.. perhaps even over a year.. one day, after showering, i noticed blood dripping on the towel. Doctor said it was nothing to worry about. It seems to be a pimple. I noticed today, the area skin is flakey.. and upon removing the dead skin, it began to bleed again... as in a pimple. What do you think?
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
Hello and welcome again,
Dry flaky skin over scrotum which bleeding on removal is not indicative of a pimple.
The symptoms suggest a skin disorder called psoriasis.
Please do not remove the flaky skin else the underlying skin will bleed.
I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment for definitive diagnosis.
Psoriasis is a skin condition wherein the turn over of the skin is high and rapid turn over of skin leads to flaky skin.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Dry flaky skin over scrotum which bleeding on removal is not indicative of a pimple.
The symptoms suggest a skin disorder called psoriasis.
Please do not remove the flaky skin else the underlying skin will bleed.
I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment for definitive diagnosis.
Psoriasis is a skin condition wherein the turn over of the skin is high and rapid turn over of skin leads to flaky skin.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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