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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Excess Scrotal Sweating
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Excess Scrotal Sweating
by StillSicknTired, Jul 10, 2002 12:00AM
Dear Dr. Rockoff:
I experience constant sweating on the scrotal skin and in the groin area. The scrotal skin is a bright pink (I am 36 years old and black) and is irritated and sometimes a little sore.
I saw a dermatologist that recognized that the scrotal skin was irritated, the doctor prescribed a Nystatin cream. Unfortunately, for me the cream didn't help and this has been going on for about a year now.
It takes me an hour to get to work by car in the morning, by the time I get there my underware is soaked in the scrotum area. By late afternoon the area begins to have a slight odor which can be very embarrassing. If I don't clean the area and put on a change of underware it gets worse as time progesses.
Over the years my wife and I have had reoccuring yeast infections (for me on the scrotal skin), bladder infections and uniary tract infections. However, we haven't had any problems for about a year now.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I experience constant sweating on the scrotal skin and in the groin area. The scrotal skin is a bright pink (I am 36 years old and black) and is irritated and sometimes a little sore.
I saw a dermatologist that recognized that the scrotal skin was irritated, the doctor prescribed a Nystatin cream. Unfortunately, for me the cream didn't help and this has been going on for about a year now.
It takes me an hour to get to work by car in the morning, by the time I get there my underware is soaked in the scrotum area. By late afternoon the area begins to have a slight odor which can be very embarrassing. If I don't clean the area and put on a change of underware it gets worse as time progesses.
Over the years my wife and I have had reoccuring yeast infections (for me on the scrotal skin), bladder infections and uniary tract infections. However, we haven't had any problems for about a year now.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 10, 2002 12:00AM
, Jul 10, 2002 12:00AM
Nystatin treats yeast infections. Your problem is almost certainly irritation, rather than yeast. After a year, it's time for a change in strategy.
For the irritation, a weak hydrocortisone may help (1% is over-the-counter.) For the sweating, a powder like ZeaSorb may help.
I suggest another visit to a dermatologist for consideration of these and other measures. You shouldn't have to suffer soaked underwear from an hour commute.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
For the irritation, a weak hydrocortisone may help (1% is over-the-counter.) For the sweating, a powder like ZeaSorb may help.
I suggest another visit to a dermatologist for consideration of these and other measures. You shouldn't have to suffer soaked underwear from an hour commute.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
