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What Causes Red Patches On The Upper Portion Of The Scrotum?

Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016

Question: Tw days ago i notices slight red patchs on the upper portion of the scrotum. Kept area dry. No really change over the two day. Doesnt apper hepritic. Is not itchy and not painful to the touch or otherwise. Applied anti fungle cream and it seemed to have no effect. Picture is attatched

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Irritant contact dermatitis most probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM...

I read history and saw the photo. After that I could conclude that most probably you may be having irritant contact dermatitis. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis.

Irritant contact dermatitis of scrotum may be due to some cause like soap, detergent, color, perfume,perspiration..etc

There may be mild itching or burning. Or it may be asymptomatic.

Kindly avoid contact with suspected irritant.

I would suggest...

- oral steroid in tapering dose for one to two weeks
- antihistaminics if needed
- antibiotic if infection is suspected
- apply mild steroid with antibiotic cream like Eumosone G cream
- avoid soap at bath
- keep the area dry
- take Sitz bath in dettol mixed water

I hope this would help you to clear your skin disease.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilyas Patel (10 minutes later)

Will application of traimcinolone cream .1% be effective ?

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may apply triamcinolone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back..

You may apply triamcinolone cream.

And if needed, take oral treatment as suggested after consulting the dermatologist.

Ok..

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilyas Patel (38 minutes later)

Ok perfect. And last question typical healthing type for said dermitits

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Few days to few weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

After taking perfect treatment,your skin disease might clear in few days to few weeks. If it recurs, find out the cause and avoid it.

Ok

Wishing you early recovery.

Thanks...

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T