What Causes Skin Tear Around The Scrotum?

Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017

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Thu, 3 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have skin tear near my inner thigh and around scrotum.. Wen I rub it sometimes, it bleeds wid small cuts.. It itches too.. Please lemme know the reason and solution for it.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Keep the area dry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Actually, moisture causes the skin breaking and bleeding.
I'd suggest you keep the area dry as much as possible.

Moisture helps the growth of fungus adding more to the problem.
You can use Clotrimazole dusting powder after enough drying post bath twice a day.

Try not wearing inner garments during sleep.

Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (9 hours later)

Is using the prescribed powder is enough or do I have to apply any cream as I have even itches. Where can I get the Clotrimazole powder? Will it be given without doctor's prescription?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Powder and anti itch tablet

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Clotrimazole powder available without prescription from any pharmacy.
I suggest to take anti itch medicines like cetrizine to help better.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar