testicles problem......

[dodi_li]

hi i'm a 19 years old male ....

3 days ago i noticed white area on my right scrotum
i didn't care about it but today that white skin seems to be dead.....like there's something eating it from inside .....it's itching sometimes...
and the dead skin just fall down after that red skin appears after the dead ones falls
the red skin pains when something touch it ....
it's moving from the right side to the left.
i got a picture for it in just case
i dont know what to do...so please some help...as soon as possible

thanks...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Cutivate is a steroid cream and it should work for the eczema.Claritin is an antihistaminic and will get rid of the itching. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[dodi_li]

hi again...
yesterday i used Cutivate Ointment hopping it will slow it down for a while until morning ....
i guess it worked ...
today i will start on clarityne tablets 10mg daily....and creobic cream for treatment of fungal infections....

i will report daily if there's any improvement or anything new ....

if there any comment about these medicines tell me about it...

thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to eczema. It is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.