What Does Red Itchy Dry Skin Near The Scrotum Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

Question: so on the right side of my scrotum has been red for over two months now and only itches at night and it has had dry skin build up. last few days it has been more pinkish. however a little over a month ago iv had little zits on my thigh that after popping the area is still red around it some of the skin around the pealed a little and i have thee of them on my right shin none are close to each other and the dont itch what could be causing this

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions. It seems you might have got fungal infection but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (17 minutes later)

i tried to send it and my email got rejected

ok the email just went through i hope the pictures help

so what do you think it is doctor?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral ivermectin, topical permethrin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the pictures.

It seems like you are having a condition called Scabies.
Scabies is a contagious disease caused due to mite and it spreads among people who are in close physical contact and by use of common household articles.

I would insist you to consult a dermatologist for proper management.
The key to successful treatment of scabies lies in treating everyone simultaneously in the family and others who are in close physical contact.

Your doctor would prescribe oral drugs like Ivermectin which will kill the parasite.

You might also be advised application of permethrin 5% cream. Permethrin cream should be applied below neck downwards to cover whole body and should be washed off after 10 hours. Repeat application should not be done without advise from your dermatologist.

After single application of permethrin cream, you should apply a cream containing mometasone fusidic acid twice a day on daily basis for 2 weeks.

Take antihistaminics as advised to relieve itching and irritation.

Avoid sharing of clothing and toiletries and launder all you bedding and clothes in warm water.

Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor so is there any chance you think it might also be a std or jock itch ?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like scabies only

Detailed Answer:
I dont think it is any std or jock itch, though scabies can be acquired by close physical contact with your sexual partner.

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