What causes itching and outbreak of bumps on the genitals?
Patient: I recently had unprotected sex were as I got a irritation on the skin that caused a scratch. A couple days go by I put neosporin on it to speed the healing process. The next morning I awake to a couple of bumps on my gentile area where the scratch was.. Its been 2 weeks and counting since this has been going on. My partner got tested and she tested Negative for all STDs I have a Appointment in the morning .... What do this sound like Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don't be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis.The fungus are the normal commensals of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason these fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms.I would suggest you to follow1.Keep the area dry and clean by maintaining the good hygiene.2.Topical antifungal cream should be applied.3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms.4.For itching you can take anti histamines.Thank you.