What to do if men have itching under their testicles

Male testicles are covered all year round like female vaginas and are very susceptible to fungal infections. When men feel itching under the testicles, they need to find out what causes it. Different factors can cause testicular itching, whether it is high temperature and humidity or inflammatory diseases. The most important thing is to distinguish the symptoms and then prescribe the right medicine. When ordinary physical examinations cannot find the problem, the new scrotal ultrasound examination is also a very effective and convenient examination method.

1. Treatment Principles

1. Etiology treatment

If you are deficient in riboflavin, you can take riboflavin. If it is caused by fungi, use topical antifungal drugs.

2. Symptomatic treatment

For external use, such as ice cream, gently rub the itchy area. Generally, the itching can be eliminated two or three times, and the effect will last for a few days.

2. Causes and common diseases

1. Gentle and humid vagina

It is more common in physical laborers, especially in summer, when the genitals are hot, sweaty, humid, and poorly ventilated. The scrotal skin is stained by sweat and rubbed by underwear, causing itching. Wearing tight jeans or non-absorbent, non-breathable nylon underwear can also cause itching.

2. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency

It can lead to scrotitis. The scrotum will show changes such as erythema, dryness, scaling, papules and crusts, accompanied by itching. At the same time, angular cheilitis, glossitis and oral ulcers may also occur.

3. Inflammation

Scrotitis caused by fungi, such as candidal scrotitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching.

4. Other diseases

Neurodermatitis, allergic dermatitis, scabies, eczema, etc. in the scrotal area can all cause itching.

5. Internal and external factors

People with allergic constitutions, those who are under long-term mental stress, and those who have large mood swings are prone to this disease. In addition, people with certain diseases, such as chronic digestive system diseases, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders, are also prone to this disease under the influence of external factors.

3. Scrotal Ultrasound Examination

1. Longitudinal scanning: Use the index and thumb of the left hand to properly fix the testicle and perform longitudinal multi-plane scanning to show the ultrasound structure of the testicle, epididymis head and tail, and part of the spermatic cord.

2. Perform a transverse scan on both sides to compare and observe the scrotal skin, testicles and epididymis for their shape, size, and internal echoes, and to observe whether there is fluid in the tunica vaginalis around the testicles and whether the echoes are abnormal.