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Q: Genital Rash

asked by: eklipse on February 4th, 2005

New User

About a month or two ago I started noticing a red rash developing on the side of the testicle where it comes in contact with the side of my leg. I left it for about a week to see if it would leave, but it didn't. The rash is red and leaves my skin really dry if I don't put a cream or vaseline on it.

I've become very concerned with it, because it has spread to various parts of my scrotom and around the head of my penis. I suspected it originated from shaving my scrotom, but once it spread to my penis I thought I could eliminate that possibility.

If you have any idea what this is or how I can treat it please let me know. Thanks for your time.

Replies(5)

tomz

replied on February 4th, 2005

Experienced User

Hey eklipse,

it sounds like a case of jock itch. When I was 18, I got a pretty nasty case.

If this is it, wash the area thoroughly twice daily. Then keep the area dry. There are sprays and powder to use over the counter. You can also use corn starch (white powder) which will help dry your skin out also.

You may want to call a doctor to see if he had any other recommendations.

Whatever you do, you want to keep the skin dry. (do not use creams or vaseline which will irrritate the rash further.)

good luck,

tom

eklipse

replied on February 4th, 2005

New User

Thanks for you reply. I'm definetly going to get an appointment with a doctor in the near future but I will try that first.

LisaQSanders

replied on February 5th, 2005

New User

Yes it sounds like jock itch. Go to your pharmacy there is a cream that you can buy over the counter for like 4 or 5 bucks that can cure it. You apply it to the washed and dried area twice a day for two weeks. Ask the pharmasist he or she can tell you anything or answer any of your questions. Hope I helped

eklipse

replied on March 30th, 2005

New User

Hey, I saw the doctor he diagnosed "jock itch". He told to go get a cream, which I did and apply twice a day for two weaks. I've done this and have had no improvement. I'm continueing the application of the cream however i'm scared it might be more than jock itch.

What can I do to help with the treatment? Stay out of the hot tub? What could I be doing to hinder my treatment. Now the skin is red and dries up and cracks without cream, is this a symptom of jock itch?

Thanks for your help, again.

endoflip

replied on May 8th, 2005

New User

Get tinactin spray cures athletes foot and jock itck.Use it twice daily or as often as possible spray 2 inches on and around the area.Keep area dry as possible and shower after any activity that makes you sweat.Creams didn't work for me nor did perscription lamisil.Good luck.Things should look much better in a week,continue use 3 more weeks if needed.

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