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I had itching on the genital area(testicles) few days before. got medicine but didn't take correctly. now 2 pimples raised in the area one after one.

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Stop scratching!: Itching on the scrotum is very common. Scratching makes it worse and can lead to the development of pimples (folliculitis). Try to stop scratching, even when it itches. Try applying vaseline instead.

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

I had itching on the genital area(testicles) few days before. got medicine but didn't take correctly. now 2 pimples raised in the area one after one.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Browning answered

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