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Why Are The Testicles Of An Infant Red?

My 1 yr old testicles are very red. Not swollen, no fever, doesn't seem to bother him. Currently on zithromax for ear infection. Has had diarrhea due to abx. Been giving him yogurt to help. Not sure if the reddness is due to diaper rash or the pH of urine being off or the diarrhea. Put desitin on it yesterday and A& D ointment on it last night, but really no change-still red. Should I take him to see his doctor or keep doing what I am doing for it may take a few days? Thanks!
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Since you mention of no swelling or pain over the area, the redness over the scrotum is most likely due to diaper rash which occurs due to excessive moisture within the diaper due to constant touch with the diaper wet with urine. As of now, you have to manage to keep the area dry. Use siloderm ointment, candid powder and maintain dryness. However, you would need to take the child to a doctor in case he complains of pain as it could indicate more serious conditions like torsion of testis.
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Why Are The Testicles Of An Infant Red?

Since you mention of no swelling or pain over the area, the redness over the scrotum is most likely due to diaper rash which occurs due to excessive moisture within the diaper due to constant touch with the diaper wet with urine. As of now, you have to manage to keep the area dry. Use siloderm ointment, candid powder and maintain dryness. However, you would need to take the child to a doctor in case he complains of pain as it could indicate more serious conditions like torsion of testis.