Rash on Scrotum

[knowname]

For the past two days I have had a rash surrounding my entire scrotum and some on the area behind my penis.  It appears "scaley" or flakey kinda.. some redness but without itch and minimal discomfort. After taking a shower the softeness of the skin turns back to normal... after a couple of hours..then returns to harder "Flakey" appearance.. Is this a major concern (STD) or would some type of cream..(hydrocortisone) or something stronger (bactroban) work.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

This sounds like dry skin or eczema, not an STD.  Bactroban wouldn't help much, because that's for bacteria.  I would try hydrocortisone 1% and lubrication.  Avoid rubbing, but you say it doesn't itch.

If you can't clear it up in 3-5 days, or if it recurs, you should see a doctor for proper diagnosis.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff

[knowname]

Thanks Dr.