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How Can Chronic Scrotum Itching Be Treated?
I entered the military in 1985 and got in 1999. During the early years of my career I started to itch in the scrotum area alot. I went to the medical facility and was told I have a jock itch. I was treated on quite a few occasions. The itch never seemed to go away completely. I believe I was giving some type of hydrocortisone (white cream) & sometime some anti fingul clear liquid. Nothing seem to ever get rid of it. I managed over the years trying to keep the area dry as possible. For the most part it didnt itch as much but I still itched some. Recently I my itching has escalated. I went to the doctor and again I received some cream. This is not working. Do you know what this may be? Should I request to go see a skin specialist?
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
HI,Welcome to HCM.
Based on the facts of your query,you seems to suffer from-Tinea Cruris,a ring worm,which reactivated lately.
Good private part hygiene/keeping it cleaned with dettol sponging daily for 2 mths time/Vaseline or coconut oil thin smear to reduce the dryness and friction.
Terbinafine 250 mg 2 times a day for 4-6 weeks would help you,as your case is chronic.
Second opinion from your Dermatologist would resolve your worry,as its a very chronic health issue.Any other cause also could be ruled out at that visit.
This would help you to plan further treatment.
Welcome for any further query in this regard
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Based on the facts of your query,you seems to suffer from-Tinea Cruris,a ring worm,which reactivated lately.
Good private part hygiene/keeping it cleaned with dettol sponging daily for 2 mths time/Vaseline or coconut oil thin smear to reduce the dryness and friction.
Terbinafine 250 mg 2 times a day for 4-6 weeks would help you,as your case is chronic.
Second opinion from your Dermatologist would resolve your worry,as its a very chronic health issue.Any other cause also could be ruled out at that visit.
This would help you to plan further treatment.
Welcome for any further query in this regard
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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