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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
yeast infection follow up on previous question re.redness on scrotum and penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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yeast infection follow up on previous question re.redness on scrotum and penis
by DELLMAN, Feb 23, 2003 12:00AM
Doc, I am a bit confused are talking about jock itch here as my condition does not present like jock itch ie.raised borders and rash on the inner thighs. How does a male get the yeast infection you referred to? Also you suggested I see a dermatologist as opposed to a urologist...ok but will I need an antibiotic to handle the infection presumably in my urinary tract and will a dermatoligist prescribe this. Also would a yeast or fungal infection present as rather bright red areas on the scrotum and the forskin and upper penis skin under the forskin.
Sorry, I don't mean to question your potiential diagnosis, but I'm a bit paranoid...
Sorry, I don't mean to question your potiential diagnosis, but I'm a bit paranoid...
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 23, 2003 12:00AM
, Feb 23, 2003 12:00AM
Your confusion is understandable. "Fungus" and "yeast" are not the same thing. Fungus ("jock itch") indeed causes inner-thigh brown rashes. Yeast causes intense redness, often on the scrotum and penis. Clotrimazole is effective against both fungus and yeast.
As I mentioned, yeasts live in the GI tract, and most men don't seem to catch them from anyone else--the infections just happen. However, they're easy to get rid of.
Hope this clarifies.
Dr. Rockoff
As I mentioned, yeasts live in the GI tract, and most men don't seem to catch them from anyone else--the infections just happen. However, they're easy to get rid of.
Hope this clarifies.
Dr. Rockoff
...........Curtis