Suggest Treatment For Itching In Scrotum

Posted on Sat, 2 Jan 2016

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Sat, 2 Jan 2016 Answered on

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : My scrotum has been extremely and abnormally itchy for a while. Sometimes I can see that the skin is red and there are miniature bumps on it (I think the bumps are normal). Anyway, I have tried using antifungal creams and sprays for a long time and it has not subsided. I was wondering if I am doing the right thing.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. In your age we commonly see epididimitis which is inflammation of testicles and should be treated with antibiotics doxiciclin so consult urologist about this. Wish you good health.Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Would ke flex work?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes it can be used but doxyciclin or ciprofloxacin would be better choice.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 hours later)

How do people get epididymitis? I want to know for the future to prevent anything.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no specific reason

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
There is no specific reason for it. It occur as any other infection, respiratory for example or urinary. It is not serious condition, it is usually self limiting and would pass on its own but antibiotics will facilitate this process.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina