Skin Allergy

Dear Doctor,

I am 32 year old. From many months I am facing one skin problem on my Testicles.

Its itching and getting wounds. After applying some skin ointment it stops but again it appears and getting heavy itching. its horrible and now its getting on my penis.

what is this? i tried many doctors. some says sweat allergy. some says something gives medicine and then.. no use.

Please help me to trace what I am suffering from.

Thanks.

[jagesh50]

A scrotal dermatitis has got a few components.One is irritation,the other being a fungal one,the third allergic.Too much of dettol and savalon used for cleansing,apart from fungus and sec infection complicate.Also powerful steroids if applied can damage the scrotal skin.Best to go or candidHConly for a shortwhile and switch to emmolients............In konkani..Thumme khanche gawnche?Ava manipalanthu shikkilo.Amgle ghavu mulki ani ava T.nadu thu practice kartha assa.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
dermatitis,rash due to friction rub with clothes, dermatitis (atopic, contact, allergic),excessive sweating causing sweat dermatitis or fungal infections.

You may try calamine lotion on the rash.You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics.You can also use a barrier cream with zinc oxide paste or calamine lotion or a mild steroid cream like dermacort on the rash. If the rash is itchy,you  can take some antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.

If the symptoms persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.Antifungals may be needed.

I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.