Suggest Treatment For Rash On Genitals

Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2014

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Question : I have a slight rash that has appeared on my genitals that has me very scared. I have attached a photo. Please give me your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Irritant contact Dermatitis; Dont be scared. Detailed Answer: Hi there. I have seen the attached photos & it does look like your scrotum is inflamed. On first impressions, it appears like an irritant contact dermatitis. I trust it is itchy/painful/burning? If so, has there been any contact with any possible irritant including lubricants, soaps, gels, condoms etc. any known past allergies? There is nothing to be scared about. Please use a 1% hydrocortisone cream liberally over the region & the irritation & redness should disappear in 24-48 hrs. Good Luck & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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Follow up: Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (10 minutes later)

There is certainly a slight itching sensation. I have had contact with latex condoms and other lubricants within the last week. Thank you for quick reply. In the chance the problem is bot fixed by the medication, are there any other possibilities? Do you feel certain this is NOT the early stages of an STD? Again, thank you so much for your reply

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: 1% hydrocortisone cream & oral antihistamine Detailed Answer: Hey there XXXXXXX You caught me just as I was going to call it a night in my part of the world but I felt you needed some urgent 'fix'. Nope...I don't think this is an STD of sorts. It definitely appears & now sounds like an irritant contact dermatitis & like I said, avoid all irritants & use the cream suggested. It should be better in 24 hours; You may couple it with an antihistamine. If there still lurks a fear of doubt, you may do well to take a single 1 gm dose of an antibiotic called Azithromycin & a single 150mg dose of an antifungal called Fluconazole. Both these to my mind would require a prescription & hence perhaps prudent to go with the cream I suggested which can be got as an OTC (over the counter) product. Good Luck & wish you quick relief & do hope the advice is spot on! :) Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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Follow up: Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (20 minutes later)

You have been very helpful. I really appreciate you staying to respond one last time. I hope You have a great rest of your evening. Best regards, XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Good Luck & Wish you well too.. Detailed Answer: You are most welcome XXXXXXX & wish you a clear itch free skin soon. Cheers! Dr Praveen Rodrigues

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