Red scrotum

[Lakshya]

Dear Doc,

More than four weeks ago, my scrotum became shiny red with white spots at the pubic hair joints. I also had burning sensation in my underarms with no visible sign. I showed myself to a doctor and I was diagnosed with eczema. Then almost a week later I also developed burning sensation on my inner thighs with my skin becoming slightly dark with small spots at the hair joints. I was given Hydrocortisoni cream for this.

But the condition persisted for another two weeks and then I went to a GP again and I was recommended to use Clovate cream. I have been using this for almost two weeks now but my condition is still persisiting. Now I also get occasional burning sensation on my scrotum while the burning sensation is also there on my inner thighs and also underarms.

I had protected sex with commercial sex workers around 9 and 12 weeks ago.

Could some advise what could my condition be? Could it be Herpes or warts ? I am really worried. Could I understake any sort of test to diagnose myself. Please reply at the earliest

[auntiejessi]

It really sounds as if it could be eczema.  I'm not sure why you are doubting this.

Its not herpes - its lasting too long, and warts wouldn't give you the burning sensation.

Aj

[Lakshya]

Thanks Aj.

Another problem is that I have developed small white spots on my anal area just below where my scrotum ends, which hurt a little when I sit down. These are not blisters for sure and there is no itching or anything else.

Moreover, the skin on my penis shaft seems to be wrinkled a lot.

Could you advise ... I will also get my test results for all sorts of STDs and HIV in a week's time

[auntiejessi]

I don't know what you have, but you should show these bumps to your doctor.  They might be related to the eczema, but you should follow up about it.

Aj