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First I used OTC Lotrimin for 1.5 weeks, then PCP changed to prescription anti-fungal (I think fluconazole, but not certain) and I used that for 1 week until I saw a Dermatologist who said this didn’t look fungal to him and that after 2.5 weeks if fungal I should’ve seen improvement. Dermatologist said it was red scrotum syndrome (ever hear of that?) and put me on gabapentin. So I tried antifungals for a total of 2.5 weeks. Does that seem long enough to treat if fungal, or would you suggest trying the antifungals again for awhile?
Terri,
Thanks and no worries! Hope the trip is great. I just did the western blot and will have results in a couple weeks just to make sure.
1. Have you ever seen hsv2 cause unusual symptoms like this that continue for 3 months? (Sting, itch, burn on scrotum and groin, extending to perineum and some occasional anal itch/discomfort.)
2. Any ideas on what else could cause these symptoms? Symptoms vary in intensity and location day to day, some days better some worse, but always there. My doctors are stumped – I’ve been to urgent care, PCP and Dermatologist. No response to antifungals and now trying gabapentin to treat for red scrotum syndrome. Curious if you have any other suggested causes to explore with my doctors.
Thanks!
Hi Terri,
Did you see my initial post? I have a follow up doctor’s appointment this week and would really appreciate your expert opinion please.
Thank you!