Dry scrotum skin rash?

[misterjacob]

I'm a sixteen-year-old male (duh,scrotum) and I recently shaved my pubic hair and acquired an itchy,dry rash on my scrotum. It's characterized by a leathery feel to it,and the skin is slightly peeling,more like flaking. Also,it burns like crazy when rubbing alcohol is applied to the area.I've never had such a rash before,and I'd really like some help in what it may be,and how to get rid of it.


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[barrin_666]

yeah, i had the same condition, and yes, calamine worked for me. :D

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of eczema. Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and also apply steroid cream on the rash. Also use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a 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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.