Suggest Treatment For Persistent Scrotal Itching

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have had itching under my scrodum (balls) for quite a while now and I am concerned. I cant get a good nights sleep.

I had sex with a women a couple of year and a half ago and that is when the itcing started. could it be an STD?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.
This should help you.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (49 minutes later)

Can I get this at the Drug Store?

I have a tube of clindamycin phosphate topical gel 1%.

could this be used?

I used it for my legs

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Clotrimazole is usually available over the counter.
Clindamycin is an antibacterial cream, it will not be helpful.
Please apply clotrimazole.
Thank you.

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