Should A Small Red Raw Looking Spot On The Scrotum Be Medically Tested And Treated?

Posted on Wed, 25 Apr 2018

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Question : I’m experiencing a small red spot of skin on scrotem, maybe size of quarter . It’s tender to touch and looks a little raw. Been bothering me for 2-3 days. I’m thinking it could be a tiny bit of drain cleaner might have splashed on them. Although it’s been over a week since I cleaned it. I’m wondering what to put on it tonight if anything.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps it is a skin infection. I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Seems like a skin infection - Impetigo.
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2 %ointment, twice daily.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

How do I get the antibiotics? No insurance, no doctor.

Regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try topical OTC antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You may first try an OTC topical antibiotic e.g neosporin ointment, twice daily.
Oral antibiotic are prescription medications.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng