Scrotum Itches And Is Red, Help!!?
Posted by: Alan in Atopic Eczema, tags: Help, Itches, Scrotum
For the past few weeks my scrotum has been very itchy and become red. The skin on the scrotum is now scaly. I have atopic dermatitis (eczema) on my arms, legs, and neck so could it have possibly spread to my scrotum? I have Protopic and other creams for my eczema on the other parts of my body. They work well there but the symptoms seem to come back soon after I apply the cream.
I’ve tried applying Vaseline and Aveeno moisturizer, they help for the moment but after a few hours the itch returns. If I sleep with Vaseline all over my scrotum (and not on one specific spot) I will be so irritated that I won’t fall asleep until hours later. I’m not sure if I can apply Protopic on my scrotum so I haven’t tried that yet…
I’m embarrassed to see my doctor about this issue :/
Please help me!!
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December 18th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Stop with the Vaseline! That will only make matters worse. It sounds like plain old jock itch. Ask your doctor for a prescription cream – the over the counter stuff sucks. If you are overweight or diabetic, excessive intake of sugar or high blood sugar can make you more prone to getting jock itch. Sleep without wearing underwear and whenever you can go without any underwear and let that area air out as much as you can.
Get over your embarrassment with your doctor. He/She is there to help. Although, I understand the embarrassment. It’s just something you need to get over. You are the one suffering for your embarrassment, not the doctor.
For temporary relief of the symptoms, use some sun burn gel on the area – something with lidocaine in it is best. NO VASELINE!
December 18th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
it could be the detergent you are using to wash your clothes. vaseline will help as good as any prescription creams. the irritation you have with vaseline is it is soaking into your skin and thats a good thing because your skin is already irritated and dry. nothing wrong with seeing your doctor and ask him about the protopic cream.
December 19th, 2009 at 1:33 am
you need to swallow your pride and take yourself to the doctor
because you are making this real bad. Vaseline and this moisturizer
you are using it making things worst. the doctor has stuff for this kind
of problem. and do not put that Pro-topic.
December 19th, 2009 at 6:11 am
maybe it can be an std…telling the doc. is worth the embarrassment who knows maybe it can be something serious I highly think u don’t want it to get amputated
December 19th, 2009 at 7:29 am
i agree with most of everyone else you need to sleep naked and go naked as much as possible
December 19th, 2009 at 10:57 am
STD? Over scratching?
December 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I agree with Potlover62, but try the over-the-counter antifungal creams, sprays or powder first, if you don’t want to go to the doctor. They can work, but most people give up on them too quickly and don’t stick to the instructions. Also, check for scaly skin between your toes. Jock Itch is caused by the same tinea fungus as Athlete’s Foot and if your feet are infected, your scrotum can be re-infected if the fungus is transferred from your towel. The fungus thrives in dark, warm and airless places. So until it clears up, wear loose boxers or go commando during the day, and sleep naked at night, so that you get some air circulation.