Three Patches of Skin

Approximately one month ago I noticed three distinct patches of dry skin on the left side of my scrotum. Although they varied in shape (NOT EXACTLY CIRCULAR), each had approximately the surface area equivalent to that of a dime.  Visually the three patches appeared slightly white looking against my dark brown skin and were not too apparent.

No other symptoms accompanied or preceded the development of these patches.  More specifically, there wasn

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Must have been eczema.  You did exactly the right thing by trying Micatin  and then hydrocortisone.  The results speak for themseleves, and you have interpreted them correctly.  Don't worry about residual sensitivity--thet will pass.  Treat any recurrences with the same preparation.  And don't worry!

Happy New Year.

Dr. Rockoff

[Canuck_Male]

Thanks,

However, is genital herpes unlikely due to the location of the patches and its responsiveness to Hydrocortisone?

Take Care and Happy New Year


**Key Words: "scrotal eczema", "scrotum", "herpes", "skin patches"

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Correct.  Herpes occurs in just one patch, doesn't respond to hydrocortisone, etc.

Dr. Rockoff

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If the irration keeps on is there something I could put on it to make it heal faster or should I go back to the doctors.
Thanks you,
Dr. Rockoff

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Put the message above in the wrong place. Go in regards to Irratation  
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