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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Scrotal Redness
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Scrotal Redness
by ts45, Jul 14, 2008 08:38PM
Dear Dr. Rockoff,
Four years ago, I was stricken with an enigmatic condition, which urologists have, by turns, diagnosed as chronic abacterial prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, pelvic myoneuropathy, and a host of other things. On and off these past four years - but particularly within the last month - the skin of my scrotum has become inordinately red. It itches to some extent, although not a great deal, and it does burn at times. The color fluctuates but always leans toward red; there has been some dry skin, which instantly vanishes under lotion. I've been to a dermatologist about this in the past - not recently - and she said it was nothing to worry about. But I am worried. Married and monogamous over a decade, I've never had any kind of blisters, sores, or lesions. Are you aware of any connection between red scrotal skin and chronic abacterial prostatitis? If not, can you conjecture about whether or not a chronic myoneuropathic pelvic condition might in theory have dermatologic symptoms? Should I be worried? I have, incidentally, read that allergies are often associated with abacterial prostatitis, but I've not been able to find much data on the subject.
Thank you kindly.
Four years ago, I was stricken with an enigmatic condition, which urologists have, by turns, diagnosed as chronic abacterial prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, pelvic myoneuropathy, and a host of other things. On and off these past four years - but particularly within the last month - the skin of my scrotum has become inordinately red. It itches to some extent, although not a great deal, and it does burn at times. The color fluctuates but always leans toward red; there has been some dry skin, which instantly vanishes under lotion. I've been to a dermatologist about this in the past - not recently - and she said it was nothing to worry about. But I am worried. Married and monogamous over a decade, I've never had any kind of blisters, sores, or lesions. Are you aware of any connection between red scrotal skin and chronic abacterial prostatitis? If not, can you conjecture about whether or not a chronic myoneuropathic pelvic condition might in theory have dermatologic symptoms? Should I be worried? I have, incidentally, read that allergies are often associated with abacterial prostatitis, but I've not been able to find much data on the subject.
Thank you kindly.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 14, 2008 08:54PM
, Jul 14, 2008 08:54PM
To: ts45
Scrotal redness means nothing. You should ignore it. Scrotal skin is thin and sensitive. Increased blood flow makes it look redder, which can come about from mild irritation, heat, and a variety of other unimportant factors. Redness implies nothing I can imagine about the kind of internal diseases that concern you. You've already seen a dermatologist who clearly ruled out any significant conditions. I think you should leave it at that and stop looking.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
