Please help!!!i dont know what is this?

[muditganguly]

hey (anyone who can help),
im an 18 year old and i have a white rash on my scrotum that goes on a little onto my upper part of my thigh.
it itches like crazy, but when i put water over it it disappears
please
any help would be greatly appreciated :)
thanks,
mudit

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated.It is often caused by allergies to common natural inhalants and intolerance to some foods. It can recur whenever the body is exposed to the allergens again.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[muditganguly]

thanks ill get those now,
one more question...will this recur?
even after treatment?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It sounds like eczema. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible andtake some natihistaminics like Benadryl for itching. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and God bless.