What Causes Itchy Stretch Marks On Scrotal Sac?

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi,

I have a history of UTI and last year I had a bout of yeast infection which was controlled through anti-candida diet as well as anti-fungal medication. However, over the last few weeks I seem to be getting light-white sores/stretches on the scrotum accompanied by itching. It seems to be getting worse daily so I took photos, it's more obvious in natural light. I'm not sure what it is, is it some kind of scrotal eczema of sorts?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unable to download Photo that you have uploaded

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM however I am unable to download the photos of your scrotum that you have uploaded .

Will you please upload it again so that I can make precise comments on your problem

Thanks and Regards,
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 minutes later)

I have re-uploaded photo as well as a smaller image. I also want to add that I had eczema on the glans for the longest time even before yeast infection last year. I had to scrape the moldy white formation off (painful) since medicine alone was not doing it. It's itchy itchy/painful now as well. I want to add that I have very good/gentle hygiene, so its not that and I'm not sexually active.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to fungal infection of scrotal skin .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for uploading photograph .It reveals fungal infection of scrotal skin .It should get cured with following treatment .
1) Take anti fungal medication like Fluconazole twice daily .
2) Use topical anti fungal ointment like Meconazole (Zole ) for local application .
3) Ensure to wash your genital area with warm water twice daily.
4) Wash your inner wares with boiling hot water mixed with antiseptic solution like Dettol .

It will get cured within 2-3 weeks .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar