Scrotum and butt rash

[Ukrainetraine]

I have had an itchy butt for almost 10 years. It isn't the anus, but above and behind it. It gets worse at night. It is incredibly itchy like 10x worse than even poison ivy. It is often damp or moist down there especially when I scratch. This has gone on for years and I have tried tons of things from anti fungal to yeast infection creams powders changing soaps underwear materials ect ect. Recently I have gotten a rash on my scrotum and penis. It looks red and the scrotum looks scrunched if that makes sense. Some days are better than others. Sometimes there are red splotches that itch and hurt and ooze some type of moistness. It doesn't really itch unless I have the splotches. Any thoughts?

[specialmom]

I've had poison ivy and can't imagine it on my privates!  And you say this is worse!!  Yikes. Have you ever seen a dermatologist? I'm sure you don't relish the thought of getting this looked at when active but you should.  It could be something like ezcema. (also called atopic dermatitis). Psoriasis is another skin condition that can cause chronic itching in that area.  Sweat could actually irritate you and cause it, believe it or not (ever try Gold Bond which you sprinkle right on there?). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12324-sexual-health-genital-itching  

Have you eliminated things like the soap you use or laundry detergent (granted, the laundry detergent would be unlike to only cause itch on your genitals).

I would sincerely consider seeing a dermatologist to get an answer on this and hopefully, an easy solution.

[Ukrainetraine]

To give you an idea of how bad it is, one time I itched so much the night before and that morning that when I got in the shower the water hitting the skin was so painful I passed out. But it isn't always that bad thankfully. I have ruled out all soaps and laundry detergents, materials, stds, ect. I have used powders and thicker creams to make a barrier and that has helped but only to a point.

I would go to a dermatologist but literally everytime I have gone to the doctor it has never helped. I also see so many experiences online where they don't know what it is and get the run around for ages. Try this and it doesn't work so you have to go back and try something else. Go to a different doctor and they say something completely different and still doesn't solve the issue ect. I also don't have insurance currently and don't want to spend a bunch of money to not find a solution even tho I do know that is probably my best shot at this point

[CurfewX]

Is there any sort of odor emanating from the site where the rashes are?

[Ukrainetraine]

Yes there is

[Paxiled]

The stuff on your scrotum sounds like jock itch, or ringworm.  Could be the other thing too.  But here's the problem -- without an accurate diagnosis you really can't know how to treat it and that means a doctor.  Once you have a definite diagnosis you can try all sorts of things for it.  If it is a fungus, for example, the med might get rid of it but might not get rid of the eggs so it comes back.  Use the med often enough and it can wipe out your body's immune system so it becomes a chronic problem.  I've had ringworm 3 times, and while I have used the medication, it usually makes it come back, so after a time I switch to garlic oil (very hard to find anymore) and just keep using it until the eggs go away,  But again, that's because I got diagnosed and knew what I was fighting.  If you don't know exactly what you're fighting, it's hard to know what to use even if you do try to use alternative medicine when the allopathic stuff didn't do it for you.

[CurfewX]

I agree with Paxiled - it sounds like a fungal infection.  Fungal rashes tend to have a distinct, sour odor.  Sometimes, as mentioned, getting rid of it requires some trial-and-error with treatments.