Question 1

how can you treat red / itchy scrotum?

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Since we can't see : It or diagnose it over the internet, i suggest you see your doctor who can examine you and give you the proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

with fluconazole 150mg tablet daily and applying miconazole, sertaconazole gels for red itchy scrotum, how soon will i know if they are effective?

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Red Scrotum: Those agents are used for fungus in the groin area. If your doctor has diagnosed fungus using a special microscopic preparation, then you could expect clearing or improvement in a few days. Lacking improvement it would be wise to seek the care and opinion of the dermatologist. Never use cortisones on the scrotum if you can avoid it.

Question 3

i have had a red itchy scrotum for about 6 months. doctor said it was a yeast infection. but it wasn't. derm doesn't know what it is. tried steroid cream but that made it worse. still unsure.

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Culture : Ask for a culture to rule out a bacterial intertrigo secondary to strep or another bacteria. See dermatologist or urologist. If indicated, they can try treating with ciclopirox 0.77% cream and a low potency topical steroid cream for now. Can start an oral antibiotic if culture is positive. Consider a skin biopsy to rule out paget's disease, bowen's disease or another condition if not improving.

Question 4

i have a red, dry, itchy scrotum, and cortisone 10 seems to help. what could this be?

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May be either: a fungal infection or skin irritiation: cortisone cream alone, without antifungal, may cause a plain fungal rash to worsen.

Question 5

sore, red, visibly itchy scrotum, small pimples visible on penis, 15 month old. suffers from quite severe eczema. had special creams prescribed, which keeps eczema mostly under control, but scrotum worsening, occasional bleeding?

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: In infants with Eczema, Diaper rash can quickly become superinfected with yeast. Apply an over the counter cream containing clotrimazole or miconazole to treat yeast infection, then use a thick diaper ointment daily to provide a barrier against irritating feces and urine, avoid commercial baby wipes- use only water, and change the diapers more frequently.

Question 6

what are the chances that a red, itchy, burning scrotum skin is caused by roundworm? i was given ivermectin+albendazole tablets by doctor but no help.

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Probably: This is probably pruritus scroti. Please see a dermatologist for treatment.

Question 7

i have red swollen and itchy scrotum, what is this and treatment?

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See professionals...: How long has it been? The described pictures suspect the occurrence of acute epididymitis if deep inside the sac or scrotal abscess from infected sebaceous cyst if on the scrotal skin, and either requires urgent attention. So, collect the onset, duration, and progress of the symptoms with their detailed sequence of event, and bring those to doc for review, analysis, more hx, physicals, tests...

Question 8

i have an itchy/redness scrotum for awhile now, it hasn't gone away with trying anti fungal creams, sprays, baby rash cream has not worked either. ?

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Leave it alone: Scrotal itching and rash isn't usually due to fungal infection, which is more likely to affect the the groin (e.g. Inner thighs) than the scrotum itself.  Scrotal rashes are more often due to dry skin or excessive scratching.  The best thing to do is to avoid over-washing, especially with soap and hot water, and avoid scratching.  In other words: leave your balls alone, and they'll get better.

Question 9

little red dots a side of scrotum, red scrotum, itchy,  and itchy anus... what is this all about?

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Could be anything: But most likely its an infection due to fungus. You can try over the counter anti fungal local application and improve hygiene. If it does not get better in few days , please see your pcp.

Question 10

smelly, red, itchy, wet (discharge) scrotum.no other area is affected.clotrimazole 1% q12h for 1.5 weeks hasn't helped.what is this  and how to treat?

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See remark: You are describing signs/symptoms of fungal infection
of scrotum.
If one anti-fungal medication doesn't work another may.
Dip the scrotum in a basin of warm water for 5 minutes twice a day.In the water add  2  teaspoons of baking powder.
Fungus thrives in acid media,baking powder provides an
alkaline medium.It helps,soothes and promote healing.
You may need to see a skin doctor/urologist if you ge

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How can you treat red / itchy scrotum?

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With fluconazole 150mg tablet daily and applying miconazole, sertaconazole gels for red itchy scrotum, how soon will i know if they are effective?

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I have had a red itchy scrotum for about 6 months. doctor said it was a yeast infection. but it wasn't. derm doesn't know what it is. tried steroid cream but that made it worse. still unsure.

A member asked:

I have a red, dry, itchy scrotum, and cortisone 10 seems to help. what could this be?

A member asked:

Sore, red, visibly itchy scrotum, small pimples visible on penis, 15 month old. suffers from quite severe eczema. had special creams prescribed, which keeps eczema mostly under control, but scrotum worsening, occasional bleeding?

A member asked:

What are the chances that a red, itchy, burning scrotum skin is caused by roundworm? i was given ivermectin+albendazole tablets by doctor but no help.

A member asked:

I have red swollen and itchy scrotum, what is this and treatment?

A member asked:

I have an itchy/redness scrotum for awhile now, it hasn't gone away with trying anti fungal creams, sprays, baby rash cream has not worked either. ?

A member asked:

Little red dots a side of scrotum, red scrotum, itchy, and itchy anus... what is this all about?

A member asked:

Smelly, red, itchy, wet (discharge) scrotum.no other area is affected.clotrimazole 1% q12h for 1.5 weeks hasn't helped.what is this and how to treat?

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