Patient's question:
My roommate is 21 years old. Recently, his scrotum has been flaking and itchy. He's also embarrassed to see a doctor. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
You said your friend's symptoms should be jock itch. Generally, the symptoms of this condition are redness of the scrotum accompanied by itching and scaling. Don't worry too much. You can tell your friend to start cleaning the scrotum with a weak saline solution every day, then disinfect it with povidone-iodine, and apply Prazer ointment locally. Wear pure cotton underwear with good breathability, and wash and sun dry all bedding. Usually, it can be relieved within three to five days. If there's no improvement, they should go to the hospital for a face-to-face consultation with a doctor. There's nothing embarrassing about it.