 
                            What Causes A Red Rash On The Scrotum?
 
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : I have a red rash on scrtom on on side not itching but very red an flake skin its only on one side
                            
                                    could be dermatitis or other type of skin infection. 
Please send a photo for a more accurate assistance.
Further consultation with dermatologist advised.
All the best.
                                    
                            Please send a photo for a more accurate assistance.
Further consultation with dermatologist advised.
All the best.
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                                      Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                          
 
                                    
                                    
                                 
  
 
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                                    Brief Answer:
Need a few more details....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing the requested photo.
Now, I noted the rash, but, I need to also know if :
- it is painful?
- any recent history of trauma?
- when did you noticed this rash?
- what meds you've been using so far?
- any genital discharge?
If no history of trauma recently, then, infection should be considered.
Looking forward to have the requested additional information for more specific advice.
Dr.Albana
                                    
                            Need a few more details....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing the requested photo.
Now, I noted the rash, but, I need to also know if :
- it is painful?
- any recent history of trauma?
- when did you noticed this rash?
- what meds you've been using so far?
- any genital discharge?
If no history of trauma recently, then, infection should be considered.
Looking forward to have the requested additional information for more specific advice.
Dr.Albana
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                          
 
                                    
                                    
                                 
  
 
                                    no pian no truma today an jock itch cream
                                
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Sorry for the late reply...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
I am so sorry for the late reply due to my XXXXXXX clinical overload.
I am just wondering if you have noticed any change after using jock itch cream (which is usually an antifungal cream)?
If no change, then, bacterial infection of the affected skin is to get treated with good personal hygiene and antibacterial cream (containing bacitracin and gentamycin).
Avoid using anti-inflammatory cream containing steroids due to side effects. Instead, can use dermatitis cream containing zinc oxide.
Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana
                                    
                            Sorry for the late reply...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
I am so sorry for the late reply due to my XXXXXXX clinical overload.
I am just wondering if you have noticed any change after using jock itch cream (which is usually an antifungal cream)?
If no change, then, bacterial infection of the affected skin is to get treated with good personal hygiene and antibacterial cream (containing bacitracin and gentamycin).
Avoid using anti-inflammatory cream containing steroids due to side effects. Instead, can use dermatitis cream containing zinc oxide.
Let me know if you have further queries.
Dr.Albana
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                          
 
                                    
                                    
                                 
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