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Red dry patches on my scrotum
I have red patches on my scrotum they just appeared out of nowhere.
Here is a link to a picture where the guy has the same thing as me.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dermatology/discolored-spots-on-scrotum/show/1148842?personal_page_id=1278265
Here is a link to a picture where the guy has the same thing as me.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dermatology/discolored-spots-on-scrotum/show/1148842?personal_page_id=1278265
Is this infected, how is it harmful, or is it not harmful? And please explain in non doctoral fantasy words.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
The treatment of each of these conditions is different. While it is antihistaminics, topical and oral steroids for eczema and antifungal for fungal infection, the treatment of psoriasis that have been approved by FDA are adalimumab and Xtrac Velocity excimer laser system. Apart from that, topical medications like emollients, creams containing coal tar, dithranol, corticosteroids, fluocinonide, vitamin D3 analogues and retinoids have been routinely used.
So before using any treatment it is advisable to consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
The treatment of each of these conditions is different. While it is antihistaminics, topical and oral steroids for eczema and antifungal for fungal infection, the treatment of psoriasis that have been approved by FDA are adalimumab and Xtrac Velocity excimer laser system. Apart from that, topical medications like emollients, creams containing coal tar, dithranol, corticosteroids, fluocinonide, vitamin D3 analogues and retinoids have been routinely used.
So before using any treatment it is advisable to consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
hey Doc one more question what kind of cream can i get from CVS that you think can help this or maybe clear it up? I have been using Lotrimin it seems like it went away a little its not as noticable.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
There can be many possibilities for such kind of red, dry patches on scrotum. It can be eczema, a fungal infection, a dermatitis or psoriasis. These skin conditions do present with scaling and itchiness. Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin.It is thought that psoriasis occurs when the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking of skin.
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.
There can be many possibilities for such kind of red, dry patches on scrotum. It can be eczema, a fungal infection, a dermatitis or psoriasis. These skin conditions do present with scaling and itchiness. Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin.It is thought that psoriasis occurs when the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking of skin.
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.
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