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A member asked:

My son has a red irritated spot on the left side of his scrotum could it be anything serious or just diaper rash?

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

Rash: Common things are common. Simple rash is most likely. Serious scrotal lesions in youngsters are rare.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2014

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