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Synopsis
White men older than 50 have the highest incidence of this condition, but cases have been reported in younger individuals. Patients commonly present with scrotal erythema and burning pain with a preceding history of topical corticosteroids on the affected area. The average duration of topical corticosteroid use is 27 months, but cases of RSS have occurred after as few as 2 weeks. RSS can develop after prolonged use of topical corticosteroids with a potency as low as over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. A common complaint is difficulty sitting normally due to pressure on the scrotum causing pain. RSS is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat, which can cause profound psychological distress.
RSS is thought to be part of red burning skin syndrome, which describes other presentations of rebound vasodilation following chronic use of topical corticosteroids, including red face syndrome, red scalp syndrome, red ear syndrome, and red vulva syndrome.
Codes
L53.9 – Erythematous condition, unspecified
N50.89 – Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
SNOMEDCT:
238969001 – Burning scrotum
65645005 – Scrotal pruritus
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Last Updated:11/13/2022