Can Scabies Cause Tiny Holes On Scrotum?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

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Tue, 27 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have these tiny holes in my scrotum that have been there over a year more ate starting to form is this scabies

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
Scabies presents with itchy rash and not holes.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

can scabies cause tiny holes in the sctotum

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it causes itchy rashes

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Scabies causes itchy rash on scrotum.
It does not cause holes.
It will be better if you can send a photograph.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj