- Male
- 18 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been noticing some dirt-like layers on the skin of my scrotum, similar to what I have in my underarms and neck area. I tried rubbing it off, but it hurts. What should I do to remove these dirt layers safely?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Candid cream for local application is advised for 3 weeks, along with tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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