Diagnosed as a yeast infection? I'm not so sure...Help?

[WhaleBeluga1]

Hi,

Last year my doctor diagnosed the rash at the base of my genitalia as a yeast infection. Later on, I decided to get a second opinion from a different doctor and clinic, and was told that the rash i have "doesn't look like an std", but the doctor was "on the fence" about it being a yeast infection. Now, what is there looks flaky/white/red when inflamed; blistery at times, and also flaky/"chalky" in my 'folds'. I have also noticed that the affected area responds well to warm water when i take a shower; Furthermore, it tends to "erupt" sometimes during, or after I masturbate, or just spontaneously for unknown reason(s). I can't outguess it. The intensity, itching, redness, and irritation vary. I have not been able to rid myself of this for 10 years and counting--and if it helps at all, the origin of this rash seems to coincide with a night spent at a friends house years ago, where , from what i recall, I did use their bathroom at least once, and petted their housecat who was said to have some kind of malady/infection/or something.

Please help! I've had a really hard time with this rash!

Thank you!

[WhaleBeluga1]

One more thing: I had a horrible poison oak/ivy rash years ago that still afflicts me from time to time (not sure if this has any bearing on what's going on downstairs, but thought I'd mention it).

-WhaleBeluga1

[WhaleBeluga1]

Should read "Have/Had". Sorry.

[WhaleBeluga1]

Can anyone help me?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it is less likely to be a yeast infection because the symptoms do not persist for 10 long years without spread. To check whether it is a fungal infection or not, you can get a KOH examination of the skin scrapings and fungal culture done.

From the symptoms it looks like eczema skin which presents as itchy, flaky, red skin and is a sort of dermatitis precipitated by any allergic reaction to allergens. To confirm the diagnosis get a biopsy sin done from your dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[WhaleBeluga1]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply Bhupinder! I appreciate it.

I will post a follow-up after I've seen a dermatologist.

Thanks again,
WB1.