Eczema Treatment Care

Question by TinKerBel: Chronic eczema, possible infection now, what can I use over the weekend?
I have had eczema on my legs for years. I have never had an infection though and now I think I have scratched myself right into a skin infection. Red, hot, deep intense itching and pain, open sores. It’s not really bad yet, so I thought I could just put Polysporin on it over the weekend and then go to the doctor Monday if it’s not improved. Any “experts” out there? Is this ok, or am I going to make it worse?

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Try not to scratch it anymore. Apply Polysporin twice a day. If swollen, elevate the area. You can apply ice x 20 mins to decrease itching and edema. See your doctor if it worsens.

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ok this is really embarrassing…but here it goes.
I had sex with my g/f 2 weeks ago…and like 2 days afterwards……i got this weird rash….and my left testicle and the gland about it got really swollen, and my penis and lesticle is more “vascular” than normal…
So, i go to the doctor and he says i just have “contact dermatitis” probably from using that new sperimicide and the swelling is probably from an infection of some sort…..he said things should get better in about 3 days after some prednisode and antibiotics
The rash got a little better, but that it.
Any ideas?
its been 4 days

This is more of a guessing game, cause whoevers right, in 2 weeks i get my results, gets the cake.
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A week later my symptoms are a burning sensation while peeing, and itching down the INTERNAL shaft… no discoloration, or any discharge. I drink plenty of water every day. I also think this could be a sort of yeast infection or STD.
i’ve also had random yeast infections on my skin… doctor called contact dermatitis i think, dry rashy scaly spots on my skin in 3 places and also 1 on my genitals that hasn’t went away yet. this is not an std…. i’m thinking maybe it could also have an effect
oh and my doctor gave me a vaginal yeast infection pill(2) to take for it…its not ONLY for vaginas i guess cause i’m obviously a dude but maybe this could be a side effect?
I’m not sure when this itchiness started really…
and when i pee it doesnt even burn it moreso feels good cause its itching the itch…
i’ve also drank a bit recently and i havent drank for a while and i’m on the meds xanax.
good luck guessin

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