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Urology (Expert Forum)
Bumps on my groin
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Bumps on my groin
by Tjones11, Nov 11, 2004 12:00AM
I went to the doctor because my scotum was red and itched bad. I have about 100 small bumps on scotum and shaft. The bumps never change size or pop. The doctor said it was jock itch. Ive been using Alcortin for almost 4 weeks. The itching and red has slowed down alot. However, the bumps are still there. Is this really jock itch?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 11, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 11, 2004 12:00AM
Tough to say without seeing it. Possibilities would be a fungal infection ("jock itch"), a non-infectious dermatitis, or inflammation or infection of the follicles (folliculitis).
Evaluation by a dermatologist should be considered for further evaluation - the treatments for each aforementioned disease would differ (i.e. steroid cream for dermatitis, antibiotics for folliculitis, antifungal creams for fungal infections).
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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Evaluation by a dermatologist should be considered for further evaluation - the treatments for each aforementioned disease would differ (i.e. steroid cream for dermatitis, antibiotics for folliculitis, antifungal creams for fungal infections).
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
