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Has anyone had chronic itchiness of the scrotum that persists?

Posted by heisenberg34 @heisenberg34, Nov 16, 2023

I have had fairly severe itchiness of the scrotum for the past year or two. Tries OTC stuff, then went to dermatologist who prescribed tubes of topical cream (Ketoconazole). Washed, dried daily, applied med for over a month. No real help. Anyone out there experience a similar situation? Thanks

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jan 9 9:27am
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Ok so ive been having the same issue for almost 3 years with no real proof or explanation…

Doctor prescribed Cortizone, and Ketoconazole… neither worked.

Tried every OTC cream, nothing works.
Till this day I still have the issue and its terrible. Went to a dermatologist and he swears that its a neurological issue due to a car accident i had 20years ago (im 42 now). Ive always been a big muscular guy (6’2”/260ish) but this last year im up to around 290 (my heaviest) and i am not working out like i used to so ive gained a considerable amount of fat/lost muscle. I got an MRI done and it shows the lower lumbar damage thT i already knew i had, but now its pressing closely to the spinal sack/fluid (thats how it was explained to me) so im basically getting fantom signals sent throughout the groin area if all this is true. My goal now is to lose a bunch of weight (down to 240 atleast) and work on lower back stretches and strengthening. Nothing else has worked, and aside from it being eczema, this is the only other explanation. Any of you guys weigh heavier/or had any lower back injuries?

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@biggee3k Did your doctor ever take skin scapings of the scrotum and do microscopic analysis for fungal agents? Just prescribing ketoconazole may be insufficient. If there are no fungal agents present, then it is likely that your problem may be neurological.

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biggee3k | @biggee3k | Jan 10 1:25pm
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@biggee3k Did your doctor ever take skin scapings of the scrotum and do microscopic analysis for fungal agents? Just prescribing ketoconazole may be insufficient. If there are no fungal agents present, then it is likely that your problem may be neurological.

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@heisenberg34 he did not. And I did ask but he said there was no need. I dont have insurance so I went to a MDnow emergency clinic then From there, a dermatologist.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jan 10 3:17pm
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@heisenberg34 he did not. And I did ask but he said there was no need. I dont have insurance so I went to a MDnow emergency clinic then From there, a dermatologist.

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@biggee3k I hope you can find someone or something to help you eventually.

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