severe rash

Since the start of 2008 ive had an occasional rash on varius parts of my scrotum. By occasionally i mean 4-5 times a week.
I havnt had sex so it isnt an STI
It appears only around the scrotum.
Basically it is intense itching dicomfort around the scrotum and i feel a need to scratch. after i scratch i feel the skin is moist where i scratched.
I believe it might be a sweat rash but im unsure, although with the underwear i wear my scrotum is kept very warm which backs up teh sweat rash hypothesis.
there are no spots and nothing above skin level but the parts i scratch become red and as mentioned moist.
i found some times that my underwear has yellow like stains after i scratch as well.
IT IS SO UCOMFORTABLE and it burns as well
ive used creams such as eurax cream and sorbalene but they arent going to solve the problem for ever
PLEASE can someone help, 11 months of this is driving me insane
Can anyone suggest a solution
Thanks in advance

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.