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pink patch on scrotum

pink patch on scrotum

i am an average white male, 20 years old, college student. within the past few months i've noticed a pink spot on my scrotum, i originally thought it was there because i was itching the spot too much. but recently ive been worried about syphilis, i had unprotected sexual intercourse with a woman who i met through a friend who it turns out is a stripper about 2-3 months ago. i havent payed too much attention to the spot until i woke up this morning and noticed the leathery pink spots had a white buildup on them... i dont know if its from being in the midwest in the winter, after living in phoenix. im sorry for the rambling. i also noticed this morning that the one spot about half the size of a dime is now joined by one about the quarter size of a dime across the midline of my scrotum which i havent noticed until this morning as well as one about the whole size of a dime that appears to be forming just under the shaft of my penis, i am not for sure how long the two recent spots have been there. i want to see a doctor for an inspection within the next 3-4 days, but i came here in hope someone could ease my mind on the other possibilities until then
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Hi,

This could be a condition called balanitis.Balanitis is inflammation of the glans (glands) penis. Lack of aeration and irritation because of smegma and discharge surrounding the glans (glands) penis causes inflammation and edema.More common in uncircumcised males.

It is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing.
One common organism associated with balanitis is a yeast known as Candida albicans.  Balanitis may occur because of excessive growth of Candida, due to moisture and warmth under the foreskin.

It can be treated by applying Miconazole, an anti-fungal medication.Most cases of balanitis can be controlled with medicated creams and good hygiene.

Inflammation has many possible causes, including irritation by environmental substances, physical trauma, and infection by a wide variety of pathogens, including bacteria, virus, or fungus—each of which require a particular treatment.

Retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. Apply bacitracin (not Neosporin) for pediatric patients if bacterial infection is suspected.
Apply topical clotrimazole for adult men with probable candidal balanitis.

If the symptoms persist, you would need to consult your doctor.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.
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