Suggest Treatment For Red Inflammation In The Scrotal Area

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 2016

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Mon, 5 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi

I've recently developed a red inflamed area on my scoturm ... I have a photo that I would love to haar your opinion

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures under report section

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
You can upload the photographs of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

I have posted an image

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Either eczematous rash or intertrigo, answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is either an eczematous rash or intertrigo which is due to inflammation of the body folds.
I need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of this rash?
Are you having itching or irritation on the affected area?
Have you used or applied anything on the scrotal skin?
Are you staying in hot humid area?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Hello
Yes I have been in a hot humid environment for the last 3 weeks ... Have used some lamsil as I thought perhaps it was fungal
I am starting to wonder if the hotel used something that has reacted with me to wash my underwhelm and has caused inflammation
What would you recommend

And yes it is tending to burn

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like inflammation, cortisone cream and antihistaminic tablet

Detailed Answer:
It seems to be inflammation due to hot humid weather.
In such cases I usually recommend my patients to apply mild steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 5-7 days along with antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg once daily at bedtime for 5-7 days.
This will resolve the rash.
Besides this stay in cool airy environment, wear loose cotton clothes including the underwear and don't use soap on the affected area till the time it resolves.

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