What to do if your testicles are peeling

Testicular peeling is usually caused by scrotal eczema. Eczema is a disease that is not easy to cure completely. Even if it is cured in the early stage, if the patient does not do the corresponding care in daily life after recovery and still cannot carry out reasonable prevention, scrotal eczema may still recur. There are many treatments for scrotal eczema. The following will introduce the care methods, treatment methods and prevention methods of scrotal eczema in detail!

1. Nursing

Avoid local irritation, avoid scratching the area as much as possible, do not wash the area with hot water or soapy water, and do not apply strongly irritating drugs locally. Pay special attention to not applying hormone drugs locally at will, as these can easily worsen or relapse the disease. Avoid eating some irritating foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, strong tea, coffee, alcohol and other foods and drugs that are likely to cause allergies.

2. Local treatment

According to the shape, scope and degree of the rash, appropriate dosage forms of topical medications such as cleansing, antipruritic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent and keratinizing agents should be selected for the symptoms.

(1) In case of redness, swelling, erosion, or exudation, cold wet compresses with 3% boric acid solution or 0.02% furazolidone solution can be used.

(2) When the dermatitis symptoms are alleviated and the exudate is reduced, zinc oxide oil or bran oil paste can be applied externally.

(3) For erythema, papules and small blisters, calamine lotion or calamine powder can be used.

(4) Chronic cases often use tar or corticosteroid ointments or creams.

3. Systemic treatment

(1) Antihistamines: Their efficacy in treating eczema has yet to be further proven, but they can produce a sedative and anti-itching effect. Long-acting antihistamines include loratadine and cetirizine. Antihistamines with sedative effects, such as diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine, can be used to relieve itching at night.

(2) Adrenal glucocorticoids must be used with caution. Once symptoms are controlled, the dosage should be reduced slowly to avoid adverse systemic reactions.

(3) Antibiotics: When there is obvious secondary bacterial infection, the use of appropriate antibiotics should be considered.

4. Others

Including Chinese medicine treatment, physical therapy, etc.

5. Prevention

Scrotal eczema is a stubborn disease that is difficult to cure, so its protection is very necessary. Choose underwear with good ventilation, breathability and heat dissipation, such as scrotal bag underwear, and do not wear tight and chemical fiber underwear. Change and wash underwear in time, especially after exercise, clean and wash underwear in time. Be sure to clean the seams when taking a bath, avoid using soap to wash the affected area, and keep it dry after taking a bath. If necessary, you can also sprinkle some sweat-absorbing powder. Avoid sitting still for a long time. In terms of diet, do not eat or eat less spicy food. When there is scrotal itching, it should be treated actively, and do not scratch or perm excessively, especially do not perm with soapy water.