fungus infection on scrotum ? Posted: 04-06-08 13:35pm
I'm losing my damn mind here. Out of no
where my testicles became severely itchy.
I just figured it was because i had shaved
them recently and used a new shaving
cream. That was two weeks ago.
Within a week after that i started
noticing wide bumps and the skin was tight
and leathery looking. From what i've read,
it seems to be a type of fungus infection.
I have been using ani-fungal cream for
about 3 days and it seems to actually be
getting worse. It's now gone up my shaft
and onto the bottom of the head. Anyone
know what this is? Thanks.
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antigone
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Posted: 04-08-08 00:33am
You need to see a doctor. Yes, it sounds
fungal. The over-the-counter topical meds
may not do it. A dermatologist can give
you some topical meds. that will work more
effectively. Antifungals and steriodal
preparations are common to treat this.
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ReallyAnnoyed
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Posted: 04-08-08 09:32am
So i went to a doctor, he said it looks
like a contact dermatitis. He prescribed
me some hydrocortizone. It is severly
worse now. I actually have large lumps all
over my penis now. My testicles are
swollen and scaly. This, is, brutal.
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antigone
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Posted: 04-08-08 13:50pm
Poor you! Go back to the doctor and get
something else. It really sounds like a
fungal infection or perhaps eczema. Ask
your doctor about betasol. It is a
steroidal treatment but very potent.
The other thing that comes to mind is
impetigo. Bactroban ointment will take
care of that.
It could be a yeast infection. If that is
the case the hydrocortisone would make it
much worse and cause burning. Ask your
doctor for nystatin ointment. This will
clear up a yeast infection pretty quickly.
My children have had yeast infections on
the scrotum and penis. The skin on the
testicles looked leathery, wrinkled and
dry. The base of the penis looked red and
irritated. I used nystatin ointment on the
area and it cleared up. I have used
nystatin on male patients in the hospital
and had wonderful results.
I know this is miserable. Let me know if
you get this cleared up.
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