Suggest Treatment For Fungal Dermatitis

Posted on Sat, 11 Jun 2016

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Sun, 12 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi doc

Please see images thanks

Different colour skin patch may have cut myself washing.

Anything to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query and pictures. It looks like fungal dermatitis. Using ointments or creams containing combination of anti fungal agents like miconazole and corticosteroids like hydrocortisone for local application will be helpful for this. This is available as over the counter in brands like daktarin or daktacort. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the genital area as it can cause irritation and dryness. You can use just warm water for washing.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Hi doctor I got it checked by my GP and there was a little spot also on the scrotum? It looks to me like it's disseapered now. He did say even if it stays it's a spot you get like on your face etc..

Are spots common for men on the testicle and what do I do if I can't get rid of it just get on with life?

It's nothing like a sebaceous cyst is it?

It's because I popped open a spot with wart cream and now new skin has formed over.

When will the skin even out? Or will it just stay as a mark?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a scar tissue in such case.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Spots are common for men also. It doesn't look like sebaceous cyst

If you popped out spots then it can be most likely scar tissue. Scar tissue in scortum will last longer. Gradually it will get normalized. It may take 1 to 2 years for the tissue to get even. Avoid scratching over it and make it moisturised with coconut oil or emollient cream. This will helps in regenerating faster.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (8 minutes later)

Thanks why is scar tissue usually a bit raised?

Can I forget this and get on with my life?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Scars in scortal skin is usually like that.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Scars in scortal skin is usually bit raised. That is normal. If you feel irritation then hydrocortisone cream helps also. Avoid it getting dry and keep it moisturised.

Yes you can forget it and get on with life.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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