Itching around the testicles

Testicles are known as the sperm bank of men. The importance of testicles to men is self-evident. At the same time, it is precisely because of the special nature of testicles. In high temperature conditions, due to airtightness or men's failure to maintain good personal hygiene, it may cause itching in the testicles and adnexa. So what is the reason for itching near the testicles? Does it mean that men have sexually transmitted diseases or other diseases?

1. 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.

2. Differential diagnosis

1. Scrotal swelling

It refers to the lesions of the scrotal skin and its contents (the tunica testis, epididymis and spermatic cord), or the descent of abdominal contents (ascites and viscera) into the scrotum, causing the scrotal volume to increase.

2. Scrotal eczema

Small white bumps on the scrotum may be an important symptom of scrotal eczema, the most common type of eczema, which is limited to the scrotal skin, sometimes extending to the anus, and rarely to the penis. This disease is severely itchy, the rash is polymorphic, and it is easy to relapse. It can be treated. To achieve the goal of radical cure, personal hygiene needs to be paid attention to, medication is taken regularly, and family members should be avoided from being infected.

3. Scrotal prolapse

Orchitis and epididymitis are common causes of scrotal prolapse. There is usually an acute attack of fever, acute swelling of the epididymis and testicles, and pain, which then turns into a chronic condition, followed by prolapse pain, which is sometimes mild and sometimes severe. Sometimes the patient can feel a small painful nodule in the scrotum.