Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed that there's something growing in my scrotum, and it's quite itchy, especially after sexual activity, when the symptoms ease up. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was told that I have scrotal inflammation. They prescribed some medication for me to treat this condition. However, after taking it for a week, I haven't noticed any improvement in my symptoms. I had a circumcision surgery a month ago and wonder if it could be related to improper sterilization measures during the surgery. What are some good quality solutions for this? What medication is effective for scrotal inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is often caused by pathological factors such as testicular injury, urine leakage, and diabetes. Among these, the condition of damp scrotum is the primary cause for the invasion of various bacteria. Since most patients have damp scrotum, clinical diagnosis generally prioritizes treating the damp scrotum first when curing orchitis. The pathogens are commonly Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (green pus).The characteristic skin lesions are often irregular, polygonal, or flat-round papules that merge into patches, appearing normal skin color or light brown. Over time, the skin becomes thickened, furrows fade, ridges become prominent, and the texture resembles a wicker mat, making it highly prone to lichenification, which is a key feature of the disease.