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I have some yellow, itchy boils on my scrotum and penis. Please help with the treatment.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am having a small yellow kind of boils on my scrotum and penis, which itches a lot. Sometimes, the itch becomes unbearable and I often happen to scratch the skin. The problem has increased over the last month or so. The boils have spread onto the entire scrotum and penis. Please suggest some medication for this.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

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Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

  1. Are you itching in web spaces or anywhere else on the body? Does anyone else in the family suffer from similar itching?
  2. Do you feel more itchy at night? Have you tried to burst the boil? Is there any discharge?
  3. Have yellow boils and itching started together or are boils present for a long time and have increased over a period of time?

Kindly update us with your answers.

Thank you.

    Patient's Query

    Hello doctor,

    Thank you for replying.

    The itch is more on the scrotum. Once I had tried to burst that and some blood came out. I feel the unbearable itch in the middle of the day. I had yellow boils for quite a long time, but it started to itch a month ago. These boils have increased over the time. I have sent some photos also.

    Please help.

    Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

    Education:

    MD

    Professional Bio:

    Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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    Hi,

    Welcome back to icliniq.com.

    I have seen the photos (attachments removed to protect patient identity).

    It can be lichen nitidus (tiny, skin-colored, shiny bumps - inflammatory disease) and one more differential can be Fordyce spots (visible sebaceous gland). The cause of lichen nitidus is unknown and it is non-contagious. Since there is intense pruritus, I suggest a mild topical steroid once daily for 10 to 15 days like DesOwen cream (Desonide). Once the itching stops, then I suggest Tacrolimus 0.03% gel or cream. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicine with consent. Steroid cream should not be used for longer duration, especially on genitals as long-term use has side effects.

    I hope this helps.

    Thank you.

    Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
    Published At November 17, 2016
    Reviewed At October 22, 2024

    Education:

    MD

    Professional Bio:

    Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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    Dermatology

    Education:

    MD

    Professional Bio:

    Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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