title: The red scrotum syndrome.
abstract: The red scrotum syndrome is characterized by persistent redness of the anterior half of the scrotum that may involve the base of the penis. It is usually accompanied by a persistent itching or burning sensation and hyperalgesia. It is a chronic condition that is resistant to treatment and its cause is unknown.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004890:Erythema / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids