Burning Sensation on Scrotum Update

Dr. R,
Below, for your reference, is the question I asked in early March. Currently my scrotum can tolerate nothing but pure Vaseline. The good news is that over the past four years the color has almost returned to normal. But I have a constant itching/burning patch about the size of a dime which won

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

It is OK to use a mild steroid on a localized area.  Just check to see whether it helps--it should do so in a few days.  If that happens, then just use it from time to time as needed.  Other options are Protopic and Elidel, two non-steroid creams used for eczema and inflammation.  But first see if the steroid helps in the short term.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff

[Ed S.]

Could you please define "mild steroid"? OTC hydrocortisone 1% or an Rx?; if Rx, what specifically-- I was thinking of Desonide 0.05% ointment-- would that be OK or too strong? Thanks Ed S.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

You are correct about both--1% hydrocortisone or desonide 0.05%.  

Dr. Rockoff