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What Causes Change In Testicle Hair Color?
hello, im a 14 year old boy, i need help, my testicle hair recentley have been turning beige, i cut a few pieces off and looked closely it looks like theres some type of fungus incased on it, i looked it up for more details but i dont know what to call it, scrotom fungus? im worried how this will affect me and how it can be cured, thank you
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Hello,
Yes, it can be a fungal infection. The bacterial infection is rare. It can also be due in anemia or decreased melanin.
You can do a swab for fungus and bacterial swab culture sensitivity local antifungal with steroid will be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
Yes, it can be a fungal infection. The bacterial infection is rare. It can also be due in anemia or decreased melanin.
You can do a swab for fungus and bacterial swab culture sensitivity local antifungal with steroid will be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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