Why does my penis itch?

We all know that a man's penis is a sexual organ and is particularly important to men, because the penis can not only excrete urine from the body, but also allow men to regain their confidence as men during intercourse. At the same time, a man's penis is relatively fragile, so it is particularly important for men to protect their penis. But sometimes the penis feels particularly itchy. What's going on?

1. Acute superficial glansitis: Non-infectious factors may cause penile itching, including local trauma, friction, contraceptives, soap and detergent stimulation, etc., which may manifest locally as edema erythema, erosion, exudation and even bleeding. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it may purulently and form an ulcer surface. Patients with penile itching may experience obvious pain and difficulty in movement. Clinically, this condition is called acute superficial glansitis.

Balanitis is prone to complications of prostatitis, orchitis, epididymitis, inflammation of the vas deferens and other organs, leading to sexual dysfunction, impotence and premature ejaculation, and affecting sperm quality due to inflammatory infection, leading to male infertility. Balanitis is also prone to cause ascending infection of the urinary system, especially chronic balanitis that has not been cured for a long time is most likely to cause urinary system diseases, and severe cases can be life-threatening.

2. Acute epididymitis: Penile itching may be a symptom of acute epididymitis. When suffering from acute epididymitis, do not have sexual intercourse. Because the epididymis is in an inflammatory state of congestion and edema, the penis will be widely congested during intercourse, which will aggravate the swelling of the epididymis and is not conducive to the disappearance of inflammation.

If epididymitis is not treated in time, it will affect the function of the epididymis and change the internal environment of the epididymis, thereby affecting the maturation of sperm and reducing its fertilization ability; inflammation can also cause blockage of the epididymal duct and affect sperm output, all of which can cause clinical infertility.

3. Scrotal eczema: The main symptoms are redness, swelling or exudate and desquamation of the scrotal skin. Due to severe itching, the scrotal skin may thicken and become lichenified after scratching. If it is not diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively, it will cause serious consequences.

4. Pubic lice: Pubic lice have special hook-shaped claws that grab the skin in the pubic area and the sweat hair around the anus. Their bites and the stimulation of their saliva toxins can cause local skin itching, folliculitis, and eczema-like changes.

If a male friend experiences penile itching, he may have the above infections. He should go to the hospital in time for necessary tests, such as secretion and urine tests, to further confirm the condition. Do not take any medication at will.

Avoid eating spicy foods and drinking alcohol to eliminate the source of internal dampness and heat. Also, avoid cold lower body, excessive sexual intercourse, and holding urine, which can easily cause sympathetic nerve excitement and induce urination difficulties.