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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
'Red Bag' Syndrome
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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'Red Bag' Syndrome
by billiebob, May 31, 2002 12:00AM
Approximately 4 years ago, I began having a severe burning rash. The Dermatologist said that it was called "Red Bag" syndrome and there was really no cure for it. He prescribed hyrocortisone tablets. I have also consulted an Internist and Urologist and several things were tried but nothing ever cleared this up completely. I have been told that it is not a fungus or yeast infection. I have been treated with different strengths of Triamcinolone and Silvadine. I have also been treated with Doxipen, Lamisil, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and prednisone
From time to time the rash and burning pain would lessen but it never did go away 100%.
The Dermatologist suggested that I seek out information from other Dermatologists to see if there might be some new treatment developed during the last few years.
I have had to change my lifestyle completely because of the severity of the problem. I cannot sit or ride for long periods of time without being in agony.
I would certainly appreciate any ideas you might have on this problem as well as any new information available from the past 4 years.
From time to time the rash and burning pain would lessen but it never did go away 100%.
The Dermatologist suggested that I seek out information from other Dermatologists to see if there might be some new treatment developed during the last few years.
I have had to change my lifestyle completely because of the severity of the problem. I cannot sit or ride for long periods of time without being in agony.
I would certainly appreciate any ideas you might have on this problem as well as any new information available from the past 4 years.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 31, 2002 12:00AM
, May 31, 2002 12:00AM
There are no new treatments that I know of.
I would suggest that you avoid any actve medications: cortisones, antifungals, antibacterials, etc.
Wash with Cetaphi, moisturize daily with Cetaphil lotion, and apply a heavier moisturizer (Aquaphor) at bedtime.
Ask your druggist for moleskin pads to limit friction below thew scrotum.
Wit palliative treatment like this and lots of patience (3-6 months), I haven't seen a single patient over the years whose condtion didn't subside. The key is avoidance of active medications and patience.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff
I would suggest that you avoid any actve medications: cortisones, antifungals, antibacterials, etc.
Wash with Cetaphi, moisturize daily with Cetaphil lotion, and apply a heavier moisturizer (Aquaphor) at bedtime.
Ask your druggist for moleskin pads to limit friction below thew scrotum.
Wit palliative treatment like this and lots of patience (3-6 months), I haven't seen a single patient over the years whose condtion didn't subside. The key is avoidance of active medications and patience.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by DermKid, May 31, 2002 12:00AM
To: Dr. Rockoff
Just for education, what exactly is "red bag syndrome" and any idea as to why it occurs?
by jserpico22, Feb 22, 2008 10:12AM
A related discussion, Red Bag Syndrome was started.
by lamb72, Feb 04, 2009 06:46PM
A related discussion, Redscrotumsyndrome was started.
