Rash? or more?

[Henry1991]

For the past few weeks maybe more, I have had a lot of itching in my scrotal and anal region. Sometimes it feel like I can't get the itch in my anus without it irritating the skin. on the scrotum I have this rash ( I hope it's not herpes) but on the left side closer to my thigh but still my scrotum has a rashlike redness with red raised bumps that don't seem open but burn a little if i apply lotion. on the right side but really underneath my right testicle going down a little into my taint it is more noticeable. and they dont burn much unless I scratch but it burns when I put lotion on. It is a pinkish rash with raised bumps and some of the bumps have a little bit of a deeper pink or reddish tint on some of the raises. I have never had anything like this.

I didn't really noticed it at first, sometimes I have a habit of touching myself there or rubbing that area between where my scrotum and thighs meet. So I didn't notice it, and I can't remember how long ago it started or if it has any relation to my itching anus. But I also haven't had any sexual contact with anyone since about mid to late january. I saw a Professional sex worker last june but only got a ******* with a condom. and I posted a question on a website and people reassured me that with the condom my chances of contracting were very unlikely. since then I haven't had any intercourse at all.

I'm really nervous because I don't know why this wont go away. and it is frightening and scary to think it might be herpes. From the research I did it seems the first outbreak is the worst and that it comes about 3 weeks after the initial contact so for me it should have been february, even though that girl didn't have herpes.

Are there other skin conditions that cause raised bumps that sometimes burn?

[lon3staR]

I am familiar with this problem.  My suggestion is to stop using lotion with fragrances.  I went to a doctor twice years ago.  One told me I had heatrash around my genitals and buttocks. They were constantly red and itching.  I was also diagnosed with plaque psoriasis which appeared in small areas of my skin. I got a second opinion from a female doctor.  I kept getting blisters around my genitals and was tested for STD's.  I wasn't too worried because I'm safe.  She told me I have sensitive skin and the redness was yeast.  I didn't understand because I'm a very clean man.  I started using fragrance free Dove and quit using bodywashes with fragrances. I discovered much later on that I'm allergic to laundry detergent, especially Gain. I. also quit using all products with fragrances on my skin.  I have used all kinds of products for jock itch.  However, mine is recurrent and believed to be psoriasis.  I have yet to find a cure for it.  In the meantime, stop using lotion and all products with fragrances.  I doubt masturbating is causing redness but the lotion may be the problem.  Use a water baded lubricant, it works best!

[Henry1991]

from what I have researched it seems as if it is jock itch. But any other input would be greatly appreciated. They aren't seriously painful, just when i apply lotion. and they don't seem to be open sores

[Henry1991]

I also masturbate frquently. Could that have any effect?