“Skin atrophy due to topical steroids?”
I'm a 26 year old male. I've been experiencing itching over the skin covering the scrotum and penis for the past few years. There is pigmentation and striations on my skin. I had used a topical cream which was a combination of clotrimazole and beclomethasone for a few weeks a couple of years back. The itching still persists and is taking a toll on my mental health.
Male | 26 years old
Complaint duration: 3 years
Medications: None
Conditions: None
3 Answers
It sounds like the cream you used in the past may have caused thinning of the skin, which is called skin atrophy. This can happen if steroids like beclomethasone are used for a long time. The skin becomes more sensitive, which could cause:
Itching: The skin gets more irritated and itchy.
Color changes: Your skin might become lighter or darker in some areas.
Stretch marks: You might see lines or marks on your skin.
Since this has been going on for a while and is affecting your mental health, it’s a good idea to see a dermatologist. They can check your skin and help you with treatment options.
For professional help, you can contact Irvine Skin for advice and treatment.
https://irvineskin.com/inquiry-now/
Itching: The skin gets more irritated and itchy.
Color changes: Your skin might become lighter or darker in some areas.
Stretch marks: You might see lines or marks on your skin.
Since this has been going on for a while and is affecting your mental health, it’s a good idea to see a dermatologist. They can check your skin and help you with treatment options.
For professional help, you can contact Irvine Skin for advice and treatment.
https://irvineskin.com/inquiry-now/
Hi,
If you used the cream only for 3 weeks, I don’t believe it's enough to cause skin atrophy. There are many reasons for pruritos in that area.
If you used the cream only for 3 weeks, I don’t believe it's enough to cause skin atrophy. There are many reasons for pruritos in that area.
Hate combo creams like that. You really should not be placing something as strong as betamethasone over the genitals for more than a week or so at most without consulting a dermatologist. Thinning of the skin and stretch marks can certainly occur in this area with that high of a strength.
