Burning Scrotum

[gytiup]

Doctor,

     I returned from Thailand in late December.  While there i received a hand job.  Upon my return two weeks later i developed flu like symptoms and was put on Cipro.  I also took multiple STD tests gon, herpes, chlam, syphills, hiv, hep.  Negative.  Shortly after taking the medicine, not sure if it is just a coi ncidence, but I started experiencing a burning sensation sometimes severe in my scrotum area.  MY PCP believing it is a reaction to the cipro antibiotic has proscribed multiple creams both over the counter and steriod prescription to treat a fungal infection.  lotrim, excozla, niastan, etc.  Its been a few months now, and the treatments dont seem to be working.  She finally referred me to a dermotolgist, but since i have an HMO, i have to wait another month, scheduled in early April 07.  Since then i have retested for the same STD just in case (11 weeks after exposure) and they have all come back negative again.  I am getting very concerned that this condition is taking longer to heal than normal.  Could it be a stubbern fungus?  She also tested my for prostatis, didn't see any problems.  She has run multiple blood tests and urine tests, all normal.  I am getting frustrated and my anxiety level has been thru the roof.  Do you think if i keep applying creams and hang in there it will eventually heal or could it be an internal problem.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Burning of the scrotum is not a sign of an STD.  The kind of exposure you had would be unlikely in any case to transit an STD.  I don't think the burning is a reaction to Cipro or a fungus; instead, I think it is caused by irritation or anxiety.  I recommend you treat the area with nothing but bland moisture lotion, that you wear loose-fitting underwear, never rub the area or examine it closely, and when you see the dermatologist, you will most likely learn that you have no disease to be concerned about.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[sparkeler]

It's certainly not any kind of std.  You have to have some sort of sex to catch one.  Having someone *choke your chicken* doesn't not pose a risk of catching an std.

[gytiup]

Thanks Sparkeler.  I got tested at 11 weeks for the following, herpes1&2, hep C,B , sphillis, hiv, cly, gon, and was negative.  Could there be something else not tested causing this problem.  What if i am one of those unluncy ones who got something?  I just need some reassurance.  Thanks for your time and concern.  I really really appreciate it.

[kadimikumar]

The conditions are ripe for Inverse Psoriasis. If you could carefully follow the list it might be of some help.

Factors that help Psoriasis to invade / grow:

1. Since more than 80% of Psoriatics suffer from dandruff, presence of dandruff could be the early sign of Psoriasis or even triggers Psoriasis.
2. Habit of taking frozen foods and tinned foods.
3. use of lemon in any type of food and drink
4. non-vegetarian food of any kind
5. abnormal food habits (vipareeta Aahara and visha Aahara)
6. abnormal food timings
7. phlegm in lungs
8. controlling natural urges
9. incomplete evacuation of stools
10. less consumption of water
11. bad timings of sleep
12. unhygienic surroundings
13. too much stress and strain of mind and or body
14. hyperacidity / hypoacidity increases Psoriasis
15. indigestion / incomplete evacuation of stools increases Psoriasis
16. hurry, worry, curry are risk contributing factors
17. even partial kidney / liver dysfunction increases psoriasis
18. sudden stoppage of steroids
19. prolonged usage of steroids, NSAIDS
20. even little extent of smoking, pan, ghutka, alcohol could aggravate
21. Excessive / any use of fan, air conditioners which hinders the normal sweating process. Normal sweating is considered as semi-dialysis.
22. generally psoriatics don’t sweat much, this would indirectly increase Psoriasis

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