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What Causes Large Hole With A Hard Outer Area On The Scrotum?

I had what I thought was an ingrown hair on my scrotum for about a week, today I took a really hot bath and when I went to dry the area I had a very tough core like thing come out and I have a very large hole with a hard outer area around it, is this normal?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query,
Based on what you have stated it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst over scrotum.

The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.

Normally it fades away without treatment however may need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.

Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.

Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.If persists may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with
the sac)

Dr.Patil.
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What Causes Large Hole With A Hard Outer Area On The Scrotum?

Hello Thanks for query, Based on what you have stated it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst over scrotum. The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally it fades away without treatment however may need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.If persists may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) Dr.Patil.