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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
2 Red Dots on Scrotum
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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2 Red Dots on Scrotum
by STNKMSTRFLX, Sep 22, 2003 12:00AM
Dr,
Yesterday I noticed 2 red spots on my scrotom. They are approximately 1/8th of an inch in diameter each. And they are about an 1/8th of an inch apart. They don't itch or burn and they don't emit any fluids. They barely even appear raised. I have to mention that I have jock itch and have had it for years. I am currently using Lotromin AT and have been for over a month to subside the scortal itching. My scrotom still itches almost every day, particularly at night. These two red dots appeared 2 days ago. I'm curious and extremely worried as to what these might be. I'm deathly afraid that they might be herpes, even though they don't look like anything that I've seen on the internet. I've read that herpes looks like fluid filled blisters clustered together. These don't bother me other than that I can see them. When stretched the area appears a little inflamed with a hair growing around each of them. The last time that I had sex was over 8 months ago. I applied vinegar to both of them and they didn't turn white under magnification, although one of them stung a little when I applied the vinegar. Does it sound like anyting sexually transmitted to you? I'm going to a docter in 2 days to have it looked at, but I always worry myself, and I'm afraid as to what this may be. Please give my your opinion as to what these could be... Thank you very much!
Yesterday I noticed 2 red spots on my scrotom. They are approximately 1/8th of an inch in diameter each. And they are about an 1/8th of an inch apart. They don't itch or burn and they don't emit any fluids. They barely even appear raised. I have to mention that I have jock itch and have had it for years. I am currently using Lotromin AT and have been for over a month to subside the scortal itching. My scrotom still itches almost every day, particularly at night. These two red dots appeared 2 days ago. I'm curious and extremely worried as to what these might be. I'm deathly afraid that they might be herpes, even though they don't look like anything that I've seen on the internet. I've read that herpes looks like fluid filled blisters clustered together. These don't bother me other than that I can see them. When stretched the area appears a little inflamed with a hair growing around each of them. The last time that I had sex was over 8 months ago. I applied vinegar to both of them and they didn't turn white under magnification, although one of them stung a little when I applied the vinegar. Does it sound like anyting sexually transmitted to you? I'm going to a docter in 2 days to have it looked at, but I always worry myself, and I'm afraid as to what this may be. Please give my your opinion as to what these could be... Thank you very much!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 23, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 23, 2003 12:00AM
Two red spots certainly don't sound like herpes or any other STD. Given thge hairs nearby, these are probably just inflamed follicles, possibly from friction. I wouldn't worry if I were you. Just apply bacitracin or neosporin ointment daily and see your diagnosis and reassurance.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
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