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I have itchy pimples on the surface of my scrotum. What can it be?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 29 year old male. I am having pimples on the surface of the scrotum since last seven years. Sometimes there is itching and irritation. My father also have the same problem, but still not taken any treatment. A sample picture is attached here with this query for your reference. Could you please help to solve the same.

Answered by Dr. Gopinath

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gopinath is an experienced Urologist with advanced training in urological health. His expertise includes the management of kidney stones, prostate disorders, and urinary tract conditions, and he is skilled in performing both minimally invasive and advanced urological procedures to provide exceptional patient care.

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Hello,

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From the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and symptoms my diagnosis is folliculitis of scrotum which is nothing but infection of the hair follicle. First we should rule out whether you are a diabetic or not. For that get a blood sugar test done. Avoid synthetic underwear. Treatment would be a course of antibiotics preferably tablet Ampiclox (mixture of Ampicillin and Cloxacillin).

Answered by Dr. Gopinath
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 16, 2018
Reviewed At June 20, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gopinath is an experienced Urologist with advanced training in urological health. His expertise includes the management of kidney stones, prostate disorders, and urinary tract conditions, and he is skilled in performing both minimally invasive and advanced urological procedures to provide exceptional patient care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gopinath is an experienced Urologist with advanced training in urological health. His expertise includes the management of kidney stones, prostate disorders, and urinary tract conditions, and he is skilled in performing both minimally invasive and advanced urological procedures to provide exceptional patient care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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