Symptoms of scrotal eczema

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Scrotal eczema is a common type of eczema that is confined to the scrotal skin and can sometimes extend around the anus, and less commonly to the penis. Clinically, it often presents symptoms of chronic eczema: the scrotal skin becomes dry and thickened, with deeper wrinkles and a walnut-like appearance, often with thin crusts and scales, and darkened skin pigmentation, although there can also be pigment loss due to scratching. When exudation occurs, the scrotal skin can show erythema, edema, crusting, and fissuring. There is often intense itching, which can prevent sleep. Due to the difficulty of treatment and recurrent nature, the scrotal skin can undergo lichenification.

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Symptoms of scrotal eczema

Scrotal eczema is a common type of eczema that is confined to the scrotal skin and can sometimes extend around the anus, and less commonly to the penis. Clinically, it often presents symptoms of chronic eczema: the scrotal skin becomes dry and thickened, with deeper wrinkles and a walnut-like appearance, often with thin crusts and scales, and darkened skin pigmentation, although there can also be pigment loss due to scratching. When exudation occurs, the scrotal skin can show erythema, edema, crusting, and fissuring. There is often intense itching, which can prevent sleep. Due to the difficulty of treatment and recurrent nature, the scrotal skin can undergo lichenification.

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What to do if a child's eczema does not improve?

If childhood eczema is not improving, then it is crucial to actively search for the cause, rather than merely treating the symptoms. The care for childhood eczema mainly involves moisturizing and applying eczema ointment, but treating the primary cause is most important. The causes of eczema are varied, with common factors including genetics. If a child's parents have allergic rhinitis, eczema, or asthma, it suggests that the baby might have an allergic constitution, which can lead to recurrent episodes of eczema. Additionally, diet plays a role; consuming foods that are allergens can also trigger eczema flare-ups, especially foods containing proteins such as dairy products, eggs, and seafood products. Furthermore, contact with allergenic substances like animal dander and plant pollen can also induce eczema. Moreover, certain specific pathogens colonize on the surface of eczema-affected skin, leading to repeated outbreaks. These factors make the treatment of eczema less than ideal, so it is essential to understand the specific reasons behind the baby's eczema to tailor the treatment effectively.

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How to cure eczema?

To effectively treat chronic eczema, it is essential first to identify specific triggers and avoid contact to prevent recurrence. Under the guidance of a doctor, oral antihistamines can be administered, commonly options include chlorpheniramine maleate, cetirizine, loratadine, ebastine, and epinastine. In severe cases, infusion therapy might be an option, utilizing calcium gluconate injection or procaine vein blockage. For topical medications, one might choose corticosteroid creams such as desonide ointment or hydrocortisone butyrate cream, or opt for non-steroidal options like Mentholatum Dermacare Cream or Moisture-Removing Anti-Itch Cream. When eczema occurs, it can also be beneficial to combine traditional Chinese medicine and differential diagnosis with Western medicine for better results. Additionally, a light and bland diet is recommended.

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Is breast eczema contagious?

Breast eczema is simply eczema that occurs on the breast area and is also a type of allergic reaction. This disease is not contagious; it will not spread between people or increase in spread on one's own body. Once this disease occurs, it must be treated properly. Treatments may include oral and some anti-allergic medications, as well as localized red light therapy. It is advisable to visit a dermatology department in a regular hospital to check for allergens, see what triggers the allergies, and possibly cooperate with desensitization treatment. If the breast eczema has persistently poor results, it is recommended to consult a regular hospital again to see if there is a fungal infection in the affected area. If there repeatedly occur lesions, ulcers, and exudative discharges, a local pathological examination should be conducted to check for other pathological changes. After recovery, standardize dietary and living habits, strengthen exercise, and enhance immunity.

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How to treat infant eczema?

Infant eczema is a common skin problem in infants and toddlers, also known as atopic dermatitis. The first thing to pay attention to when a child has eczema is to moisturize the affected skin. Eczema is caused by dry skin, so moisturizing is particularly important. On top of moisturizing, under the guidance of a doctor at the hospital, we can use some mild corticosteroid creams. Through such measures, eczema can generally be well controlled. However, the biggest characteristic of eczema is that it is particularly prone to recurrence, so for children, we must treat it through diet and allergens. For children who drink formula, depending on the severity of the eczema, the child should be fed amino acid formula or hydrolyzed protein formula. For breastfed children, the diet of the nursing mother needs to be controlled – beef, lamb, nuts, seafood, and foods containing distiller's grains should be avoided. (The use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)