help me with a vaginal infection with skin erosion and negative SWABS

Hi, I'm a man 28 years old from Europe. Last year one morning I woke up with a bright red burning itching scrotum, and i googled it, thought it was fungal infection and got OTC anti fungal cream and applied it for a week or so and there was no relief, then i went to a derm who gave me stronger anti fungal creams mixed to be mixed with cortisone and the the itch stopped momentarily, but the whole area became red dry, was peeling and flaking. Then he asked me to stop everything and apply just moisturiser and continue with my life, it was really red and dry like a 90 year old man's scrotum, not that I've seen one. :p then suddenly the itch was once again in the equation and was just maddening, much worse than before. Then i went to another dermatologist who told me it was irritant dermatitis.. more steroids and the whole dance continued again for 5 months or so.. then the itch stopped but my scrotum would get really red once in a while but i was managing it by moisturising the area twice, short showers and so on.. then i went to the second derm who then told me it's the steroids doing, and he will give me something non steroid but imunosuppressor and told me to use it alternate days for a week then stop, and only use a day at a time when i had symptoms it was protopic 0.01 i think, it seemed to help but after the week, i woke up to small red spots appear on my thighs, which kept getting bigger and it rather burned and not itch, then i went to my GP who had me spend a shit load of time and money doing blood tests for virology and infections and everything was negative and everything was normal.. then he referred me to the "best" doc in the city and he patiently listened to everything i said, looked at all my previous prescriptions and finally said it was nothing more than intertrigo and that i would get better if i changed my underwear, i then spent a shit load of money changing all my boxers to briefs and then came the problem of itchy scrotum all over again.. been 2 years haven't gone out on a date, havent been able to focus on work and i spend most evenings wondering what this could be.. so no being a man, i sail in the Same boat as you. I hope things work out for ya....

I have the same issues with the skin erosion on the labia and clitorus however mine is due to yeast and I am working with an infectious disease dr however we are not able to clear it and it seems to just keep getting worse the more we try... Any help on Curing a long standing chronic yeast infection please share..

Hi again,
We heard back from a gynecologist associated with the website. Here is his response to your question:
"When a vaginal infection is as resistant as yours a visit to a
gynecologist who specializes in infectious diseases is most
appropriate.
First consideration will be given to diagnosing the specific organism causing your problem or if there is some other cause such as chemical contacts or medications. For example, soaps can be a factor in yeast recurrence, especially soaps that are anti-bacterial.
Yeast organisms have become more resistant to medication and a specialist will be aware of new drugs for overcoming resistance.
You are at an age when you may have a relative deficiency in estrogen especially since you see the problem aggravated by having your period.
Estrogen affects the pH of the vagina, vaginal blood flow, vaginal thickness and maintenance of normal bacteria. With estrogen deficiency, change in pH, blood flow, vaginal cells of bacteria can predispose to the growth of yeast. Estrogen deficiency is easy to overcome with vaginal estrogen tablets and that may make a difference in the effectiveness of the anti-fungal drugs.
By now diabetes has probably been ruled out. If not, then you should be checked to see if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. When that is the situation, yeast are particularly difficult to treat but at least you'll know what you're dealing with and once that is corrected the yeast can be more readily treated.
Finally, it's common for yeast organisms to "hide" beneath tissues-behind the labia at the vaginal opening or under the skin covering your clitoris. It's important that medication applied to the tissue gets to all the little areas where yeast can reside.
Ask your gyn if he or she knows a specialist in infectious diseases who could see you."

We hope this information helps. Please let us know what you find out.
Take care,
Christine

Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER. I am referring your question to a gynecologist for his comment. I am hoping that with his guidance, you can know where to start so you can advocate for your health, and get on the road to better health soon. What medications (if any) are you taking. This includes homeopathic or natural treatments. This information may be able to help the doctor point you in the right direction.
Please come back and update us.