Patient's question:
Last week, I had my foreskin circumcised. Then, I soaked my glans with povidone-iodine every day. Sometimes, the povidone-iodine would leak down and get onto my testicles. After one or two days, I felt my testicles were itchy, and the skin on them became very hard, like there was a layer of dead skin. I read online that salt water can be used for washing, so I tried it, but it was extremely painful. What could be the reason for this? Will using salt water for washing cause any problems?Doctor's answer:
How long has it been like this with your testicles? How are the wounds on your foreskin? Have you been using any medication? It might be jock itch. I suggest you rinse it with clean water and apply some clotrimazole ointment. For testicular conditions, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it can affect your overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and symptomatic treatment, and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.