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I mistakenly put acne cream in my pubic region and it hurt my scrotum and now anytime i take a shower and water touches that area it burns. please what should i do?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Have patience: You have a chemical burn on sensitive skin. It will take time for it to heal.Use of a low strength over the counter hydrocortizone cream applied to the area may help with discomfort but don't apply it more than 2x/day.You will need to keep the area clean with a moisturizing soap.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

I mistakenly put acne cream in my pubic region and it hurt my scrotum and now anytime i take a shower and water touches that area it burns. please what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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