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STD? Or Not
Ok to start off, im to scared to go to the doctor cause of embarrament............ My nuts are red, itch a lot at night time, and sometimes turn purple..... I had unprotected sex.... Is this a STD? I shaved it cause i thought i had crabs, but it worked for a little *****, still red but not itchy......... HELP PLEASE, if this is really bad im just going to go to the hospital!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It is difficult to confirm a diagnosis without examination but it can be intertrigo. It most commonly occurs due to bacterial, viral or fungal infection. An intertrigo usually appears red and raw-looking, and may also itch, ooze, and be sore.
Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps. For the itching pls take some over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.
It is difficult to confirm a diagnosis without examination but it can be intertrigo. It most commonly occurs due to bacterial, viral or fungal infection. An intertrigo usually appears red and raw-looking, and may also itch, ooze, and be sore.
Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps. For the itching pls take some over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.
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