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What Causes Itchy Red Spots In The Scrotum?
im scared i have herpes. I havnt had sex in 6 months nearly seven but the past 3and a half weeks i have noticed 2 red itchy spots on my scrotum which are a short distance apart and 2 red spots on the head of my penis which again are seperated. for the past year and half i have had an itchy pimply heat rash like spread across my buttocks and thighs which has been on and off every 2 days or so. I have had tar based creams which help but never cure it. Could the 4 spots in my genital region be herpes. Or could it be a reaction from something. Once again i havnt had sex in 6 months and i did use protection the last time i did. i dont know anyone with herpes and i wash everyday. What could it be and when will it go away?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Hello,
It is unlikely be an herpes. Can you attach a photo in the followup query to make a clinical diagnosis.
Fungal infection will be a possible cause and you can try over the counter available antifungal-steroid combination like clotrimazole-betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
It is unlikely be an herpes. Can you attach a photo in the followup query to make a clinical diagnosis.
Fungal infection will be a possible cause and you can try over the counter available antifungal-steroid combination like clotrimazole-betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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