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Itching Near Scrotum

Itching and rashes near the scrotum can be highly uncomfortable and can be due to various underlying causes. Some of the common causes include jock itch, intertrigo, constant friction or rubbing (chafing), contact dermatitis, pubic lice, genital warts, and herpes.

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I have itching in my genital region. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24 year old male. I am having itching at my thighs just at the line and on down those balls where there are hairs. It itches a lot especially after taking a bath and at night. I have tried itch guard, but it is not giving much relief. Kindly help me.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the description provided, It seems you are suffering from tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow certain general measures. Do not keep the area wet. Use clotrimazole powder frequent...  Read Full »

I have bumps on my scrotum and penis head. What could it be?

Query: Hi doctor, Initially, I had bumps on my scrotum and now I got a few bumps on my penis head. I have attached the pictures for a better idea. First It was told that these may be cysts. And later it was told as Fordyce spots. Please give me a correct diagnosis. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. They are neither cyst nor Fordyce spots. Sexually transmitted disease can be a probability. But, for proper diagnosis I need to know the complete history that is the onset, progression and duration of lesion. Did you experience any whole body itching predominantly ...  Read Full »

I have rashes on the penis and itchy testes. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have itching on the left side of my testicle and also two white rashes on the top end of my penis. What are they?Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, attach some photo of the area where you are having itching so that it is easy to diagnose the condition and provide an effective treatment. From your description, it could be either scrotal dermatitis or a fungal infection. Thank you.   Read Full »

I have had an itchy scrotum with rashes on my buttocks. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had an itchy scrotum with rashes on my buttocks and inner thighs for the past three months. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The history and images provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) appears as tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most often seen on the folds and private areas where exposure is less. They...  Read Full »

What Is The Reason For Severe Itch In Genitals And The Surrounding Area?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I am suffering from itching genitalia for over 5-6 years and the severity would range from low to medium. It is mostly due to sweating in that area. I used to apply an itch guard for a few days and it used to get fine. Now, over four to five months I have severe itching...  Read Full »


Dr. Sidharth Sonthalia

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your problem seems to have lingered on to become a chronic hyperkeratotic scrotal eczema. This is a result of your hyperallergic tendency, constant scratching, sweat induced maceration and intermittent but incomplete treatments with suboptimal medicines. As of now answer ...  Read Full »

I have an extremely dry, itching scrotum that cracks and bleeds. Is it eczema?

Query: Hi doctor, Since I can remember, my scrotum has always been extremely dry. My parents used to say it was eczema. I used Hydrocortisone cream, but I have stopped using it now because I want to get it treated naturally. Since I stopped the cream, the itching has worsened, and the dryness is severe. My...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have viewed your shared images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is scrotal eczematous dermatitis, and it seems that it is infected with dried crusting around it. I suggest you to follow a...  Read Full »

I have eczema and pain in one of my testicles due to scratching. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about having some pain in one of my testicles. I have been struggling with eczema for years and one of the worst areas affected is my scrotum. It itches at night and there have been periods where I itch it until it is raw. I have tried everything to get eczema to go awa...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To me, it seems nothing happened to your testis and there might be different causes of the pain including varicocele or intermittent torsion. To remove all doubts you should go for an ultrasound of the scrotum, which will show everything if the ultrasound is normal. ...  Read Full »

Why is my scrotum leathery and itchy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I had severe itching on my scrotum for the last month or so. This issue first began three years and has been on and off since then. I have tried several combinations of medicines, including Itraconazole, Terbinafine, Levocetirizine, etc., but only with temporary r...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have just explained your problem of severe itching in the scrotum. Do you have lesions or rashes or swelling of the skin or just itching?The treatment you are taking is for fungal. As you said you have itching on the scrotum, fungal mainly involves the groin area, and...  Read Full »

What to do for itchiness present in the scrotum?

Query: Hi doctor,I have itchiness in the scrotum for the past few weeks. I do not have pimples or spots. The scrotal skin appears to be red when I scratch them. I tried using warm salt baths and it reduces itching at night. Moisturizers also helped me a lot. I seem to find this symptom getting worse after ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have a history of atopy or allergy, scrotal dermatitis, dry scaly peeling in scrotal skin, any past fungal infection, and any annular or round lesions with elevated margins. Please mention whether it is spreading, any moist or wet body areas, ...  Read Full »

I have itchy lesions on my scrotum and thighs. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old and have itchy lesions on the left part of my scrotum. I also have rashes and itching on the thighs and belly region.   Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history provided, you have scabies that is not visible to the naked eye. Instead, they present with red pimple-like bumps with intense itching, especially at night. They may be present throughout the body, including private areas and web spaces between the...  Read Full »

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