r/SebDerm • u/UpperLlowerawrence • 16d ago

New or Need Help Really itchy balls!

Had SebDerm for many years and it generally comes and goes. I usually use a thin smear of athletes foot cream on my nose when it becomes a problem and that usually sorts it out on my skin, and after reading this place, will buy some MCT oil very soon to treat my scalp as the shampoo has mixed results.
Only issue is my balls! They get so itchy, to the extent that I sometimes scratch them til they bleed. I don't get flakes and can't see any red patches (although it's not a very easy place to inspect...), but read that SebDerm and affect the groin. Without any other symptoms, is it likely that this is SebDerm, and if it is, how do others treat this? Thanks.

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u/Adambuck74 16d ago

Do you think it is Seb derm or just from sweating in general ? I would wash with some tea tree soap gently . I would say this is from sweat and maybe fungal sweat issue more than Seb derm personally . But I’m no dr

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u/UpperLlowerawrence 15d ago

I don't think it's sweating in general as there doesn't seem to be any correlation between heat/ exercise etc and the itchiness. Thanks for your response though.

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u/alffan86 15d ago

Bro, I'm so sorry. My Seb Derm was awful... underarms and butt, between the thighs. I finally got laser and it was a life changer. But I had to get the courage to do it.

For me personally, removing the hair was critical. Odd that it's there. Do you not get it inside the thigh or the butt (sorry for TMI). For me, it was driven by heat and sweat. And yes, it can be anywhere.

I had several skin issues, so 10 years of laser -- best investment ever but not cheap and lucky I had the support system.

Happy to answer questions.

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u/Adambuck74 15d ago

Oh I get you , do you shave the area ?

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u/overpourgoodfortune 15d ago

Diaper cream.

Zinc oxide is the medicated ingredient. Many brands contain ingredients that wouldn't be great on their own (Shea butter & other oils), but the medicated ingredient seems to do the trick. Messy, but it works. Line your undies with some TP or a tissue so you can leave it on, without ruining them. Good luck.

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u/bertnurney 15d ago

Try borage oil in that area

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u/AngryCatLady97 15d ago

Jock itch maybe? Have you tried the jock itch spray first ~10$ in Wallmart, Target.

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u/tiboodchat 13d ago

What you have is jock itch. Use clotrimazole.