3-4 years ago I was diagnosed with HSV-1 then I started having problems with the skin on my scrotum, itchy, flaky scabby. I was fearful it was a symptom of HSV.
After numerous visits to Dr's, dermotologists and posting on the STD forum I have been convinced that it is not a symptom of HSV.
Wel,l my derm and I did determine that my flare-ups coincided with my playing ice hockey and she suggested that it was irritation caused by my own sweat, and suggested that I use petroleum jelly as a barrier. Well my derm has since moved out of state and the petroleum jelly isn't helping so rather than seek out a new derm I thought I'd see if anyone here had suggestions.