Scrotal skin after circumcision

[MalteseFalcon92]

Hi all, 31 and got circumcised last June. Everything with scar tissue and what not okay now and actual penis settled with normal erections etc.

However, last July - my first proper month of recovery - i.e. back to walking etc and wearing boxer shorts - I started developing an itchy patch of skin on my testicle. When I say itch, the kind that drives you mad and when you touch it with anything (finger, towel etc), your brain forces you to scratch and massage. This causes the skin to go red and if really bad, weep as well. The GP diagnosed a fungal infection and prescribed steroid creams which did "kill off" the infection. However, a few days after treatment stopped, same symptoms re-emerged.

Since last July, I've been on and off with the symptoms. I have swapped out shower gels in case of irritation, change my underwear more regularly than necessary, shower every day, do no intense exercise - so no proper sweating.

My own Googling reckons it's scrotal eczema but I've never had this before and not sure why the circumcision would cause this?

Anybody else had reactions like this? Also, any tips for treatment etc because it's having my life. The GP has now prescribed an anti-fungal shower gel but I'm pretty sure it's nothing to with infections and is more of a sensitive skin condition.

Also, I have used E45 and Aveeno emollients with some success but these don't prevent the reaction from happening.

Any help and advice always appreciated.

[Mrgigs]

I think the secret with these issues is consistent maintenance , you say some success , well keep going with the treatment, and then maintain the area well, use non perfumed natural wash, baby powder. Dont give up the maintenance once you think its fixed, as it will come back.... keep it at bay with the steroids , initially till it clears up, then every other day for a week, then twice a week for a week, then weekly, even if it doesnt feel like you need to, do it

[FredFlinstone]

It most likely is not related to your circumcision.

I sometimes get those itchy spots as well on my scrotum and other places on my body.

I get the itchy spots when my skin is dry mostly in the winter months.

I was prescribed a topical cream for this called betaderm. You can Google it.

[Captainwinky41]

Try over the counter anti itch cream the stuff is amazing and works in seconds Benadryl makes it and some stores have there own brands check in your local pharmacy. The key thing is multiple showers per day 2 minimum apply after shower and as needed through the day . Most of us dudes have had itching at some point sometimes out of nowhere. Stress can also cause our body to do weird things . Good luck dude !