Scrotal folliculitis is also classified, and different types have different symptoms!

Scrotal folliculitis is an uncommon disease, so many male friends are very unfamiliar with it, or have never even heard of it. Although it is uncommon, it cannot be considered harmful. There are three different types of this disease, and I will introduce them to you in detail below.

1. Erythematous type

Symmetrically distributed on both sides of the scrotum, about 3×4 cm in size, with distinct erythema edges, covered with thin gray or brown scabs, and a rough surface. After the scabs are peeled off, slightly reddish skin is exposed, without significant infiltration. When the lesions expand, they may fuse at the root of the penis.

2. Papular type

At first, there are several scattered soybean-sized papules on one side of the scrotum, which are significantly higher than the skin, flat, and covered with thin brown scabs. Later, they increase in number and expand, densely and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the scrotal suture, about 3×4cm, fused into a piece, and often fused at the root of the scrotum. There are irregular, gray-black thick scabs that are significantly higher than the skin surface in the coronal sulcus of the penis, and there are gray scales on the penis. There are scattered folliculitis or abscesses in the pubic area and groin.

3. White papules with silver scales

This type is rare but very typical. It consists of a large area of ​​flat papules the size of melon seeds fused together in front of the scrotum. They are silvery white in color and silvery white scales fall off when scratched.