Patient's question:
What specific methods are there? Can it be cured??Doctor's answer:
Hello:This condition should be avoided from scratching, rubbing, friction, or washing with hot water. Hot water, soap, saltwater, alkaline water, and external applications of iodine, antifungal solutions, or garlic are all unsuitable. As long as itching is avoided and the skin is not irritated, many patients can recover quickly. This condition is related to emotions, so maintaining a calm mood, getting adequate rest, and having confidence in the treatment are also key factors. In terms of diet, it is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods such as onions, ginger, and garlic.
For acute treatment, cold compresses are the primary method. Use about 3,000 milliliters of clean water, without any medication, or add 3 grams of alum. Alternatively, use a 10% berberine solution or decoct 30 grams of dandelion and 15 grams of chrysanthemum in water, let it cool, and apply it as a wet compress. If there is a secondary infection, add 1 gram of chlorhexidine or 0.1 gram of potassium permanganate dissolved in 3,000 milliliters of clean water. These methods are very effective for scrotal itching and oozing.
For chronic treatment, traditional therapies include applying indigo ointment or skin-drying ointment externally. Heat therapy is more effective, or smoke therapy or a decoction of Sophora flavescens can be used. Western medicine treatment primarily involves topical corticosteroid creams, which should be used consistently for at least 1–2 months—applying it twice daily to the affected area without bandaging, preferably in very thin layers. No need to clean off the previous application before the next dose. For infected eczema, antibacterial creams can be used. For thicker scrotal eczema, tar-based creams such as 5% coal tar cream, 5% pine tar cream, or 5% castor tar cream can be applied.