Question 1

how to cure my dry scrotum?

Accepted Answer

Avoid very hot: Water and limit use of soap or detergents. Take showers rather than baths. Use a cheap generic moisturizing body lotion if necessary.

Question 2

can a scrotal edema be removed?

Accepted Answer

No: Scrotal edema should be diagnosed based on the cause.  It can be remedied, but not by drainage.  The body needs to reabsorb this fluid.  Is there swelling elsewhere in the body?  Are you walking?  Do you have an heart conditions?

Question 3

how come my scrotum itch occasionally?

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Itching: skin itches for many reasons including bacterial contamination , moisture, fungal infections, tight clothing, sweat,  contact dermatitis, etc.  Most genital areas itch when they get moist or hot.  It is normal to have itchy skin in this area.

Question 4

how can you make the scrotum bunch up?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: The Q is unclear, but I assumed you meant you've a "long" scrotum. If so, see urologist for shortening it if clinically necessary - such as too long so to sit on it. Such procedure (major scrotoplasty) can be done.

Question 5

what do you recommend for scrotal pain?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Scrotal pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 6

sharp pulling pain in the scrotum area?

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Scrotum, testis pain: Scrotum or testicle pain means consultation with a doctor because a testicle's blood supply can be twisted off (torsion). When that happens, the testicle can die. Other causes of testicle pain include trauma, infection, twisting of an appendix of a testicle (a small lump near a testicle), etc. Since one cannot tell for sure if his testicle is twisted, a doctor exam or ER exam is generally needed.

Question 7

what can cause pain under/behind scrotum?

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: Can be anything from a perirectal abscess to prostatitis.Your doctor must examine you.

Question 8

i noticed vail on my scrotum is it normal?

Accepted Answer

: Please explain what you mean by 'vail'

Question 9

how much should i worry about scrotal pain?

Accepted Answer

Scrotal pain: Scrotal pain should almost always be evaluated by a doctor. The most serious cause is twisting of the blood vessel in the scrotum with extreme pain. Another common cause is infection of the epididymis (part of the testicle) with a bacterium, particularly among younger males who are sexually active or older men. Other causes include hernias, kidney stones, nerve pain, or skin inflammation.

Question 10

what can cause a dry flaky patch on scrotum?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: This could be suggestive of eczema on the scrotum. The genitals are a common region to have eczema flares. Try moisturizing the area with a cream based (not lotion) moisturizer such as cetaphil cream or cetaphil restoraderm. If this does not clear it up, see a dermatologist.

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