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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Redness and Burning on Scrotum
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Redness and Burning on Scrotum
by Kahuna811, Nov 05, 2002 12:00AM
Recently I developed something similar to jock itch but none of the over-the-counter remedies have helped. I have tried 3 different ones all with different active ingredients.
My scrotum has turned reddish (sometimes bright red) and I occassionally get a burning feeling on the skin. The burning feeling ranges from mild to intense and is located on the outside of the scrotum, not inside.
On a rare occasion I will get some itching but I think that is just normal itching. This redness and itching is limited to my scrotum and has not moved elsewhere. It is heaviest on the underside/backside of my scrotum. There is no dry skin or flaking or other traditional jock itch symptoms.
Any ideas?
My scrotum has turned reddish (sometimes bright red) and I occassionally get a burning feeling on the skin. The burning feeling ranges from mild to intense and is located on the outside of the scrotum, not inside.
On a rare occasion I will get some itching but I think that is just normal itching. This redness and itching is limited to my scrotum and has not moved elsewhere. It is heaviest on the underside/backside of my scrotum. There is no dry skin or flaking or other traditional jock itch symptoms.
Any ideas?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 05, 2002 12:00AM
, Nov 05, 2002 12:00AM
"Jock itch" medications are antifungal, but rashes that affect the scrotum are rarely fungal. Most often they represent eczema or some other similar sensitivity. My advice is to set up an appointment with a dermatologist. While you are waiting to do, try applying over-the-counter 1& hydrocortisone twice a day, and then moisturizing on top of it with Lubriderm lotion. Your response (expected) or lack of response will help the skin doctor figure out how to fix you up.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
If it is eczema shouldn't I have dryness, cracking skin or some other symptoms? None of which I have.
Thanks for the advice. I will try the hydrocortisone.
on the scrotum! I scratch it and it gives off a couple drops of blood on my underwear! I think this is due to me taking Xanax which my doctor prescribes (The mediction (medication) stated that itching can
occur with possible rash or hives?) What are your comments?