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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Spots of redness on scrotum
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Spots of redness on scrotum
by scrtlv, Feb 25, 2004 12:00AM
About two weeks ago I noticed a spot of redness on my scrotum. It was not too big, maybe about the size of the eraser head. A week later I noticed two smaller spots a little lower. My first thought was herpes or some other STD. There was no fluid filled bumps which is the standard syhmprom of herpes. The skin was red and it appeared to have a small indentation or fissure in it (triangular shaped if that makes a difference). I applied neosporin for a few days hoping it would go away but it did not. It does not really hurt at all except when I touched or rubbed it. Hydrogen Peroxide turned the spots white.
I went to the dermatologist. He did not discount herpes but said it would be atypical if it was herpes. He felt it might be skin irritation caused by a zipper, underwear or even sex. Nothing recently that happened to me would have caused such a trauma.
He perscribed Fluocinonide three times a day. Its been three weeks now and while it hasn't gotten any worse it hasn't really gotten much better. The redness is still there in all three spots but the skin seems a little more healed. Hydrogen peroxide didn't turn it white. But it still concerns me.
I've read that steroids, like Fluocinonide, irritates herpes. If it is indeed herpes and I used Fluocinonide what should I expect? How long does Fluocinonide typically take before results are seen?
I went to the dermatologist. He did not discount herpes but said it would be atypical if it was herpes. He felt it might be skin irritation caused by a zipper, underwear or even sex. Nothing recently that happened to me would have caused such a trauma.
He perscribed Fluocinonide three times a day. Its been three weeks now and while it hasn't gotten any worse it hasn't really gotten much better. The redness is still there in all three spots but the skin seems a little more healed. Hydrogen peroxide didn't turn it white. But it still concerns me.
I've read that steroids, like Fluocinonide, irritates herpes. If it is indeed herpes and I used Fluocinonide what should I expect? How long does Fluocinonide typically take before results are seen?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 25, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 25, 2004 12:00AM
Herpes wouldn't last three weeks, so the course favors zipper trauma or some such. I'd stop the fluocinonide, since steroids can perpetuate redness. I'd also call back the dermatologist and ask what to do next. If he has some concern about herpes, he might want to suggest follow-up examination, blood testing, and so forth. But overall, I think this will most likely turn out to be inflammation from minor trauma that will take care of itself over time if left alone.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Is there anything I should ask the doctor to administer? A specific test perhaps? A reccomendation of a creme or pill? I only say this as the Fluocinonide did not get rid of it.