What are the causes of scrotal eczema? Professional doctors answer!

The so-called scrotal eczema is an eczema skin disease that appears on the skin around the scrotum. It is also a very common type of eczema. After all, there will be itching symptoms at that time, so experts say that you must not scratch it with your hands at this time. First of all, you must maintain personal hygiene. In addition, you can use medication reasonably under the advice of a doctor. The following tells you the factors that cause scrotal eczema.

1. It is mainly due to the unreasonable design of traditional men's underwear.

Due to the unique body structure of men, and because that unique part is very important, men's underwear actually has a great impact on men. However, because men are more casual in nature, they often endure and ignore the discomfort caused by poorly designed underwear.

Men's sexual function and fertility are closely related to the temperature of the testicles. The contraction of the scrotum is to regulate the temperature of the testicles to be 2-3 degrees below the body temperature. If you touch the scrotum with your hand, you will feel it is cooler than other parts of the body. Only when the testicles are 2-3 degrees below the body temperature can the secretion of testosterone reach the best. Testosterone can promote the production of sperm, improve the quality of sperm and enhance sexual function.

2. Drug factors Drug factors are the main cause of some eczemas, especially eczematous drug eruptions. Generally speaking, any drug has the possibility of causing eczematous drug eruptions.

3. Tight underwear, friction with foreign objects, and wearing synthetic underwear can induce scrotal eczema;

The causes of scrotal eczema are complex, including internal and external factors. People with allergic constitutions, chronic mental tension, and mood swings are prone to this disease; in addition, people with certain diseases, such as chronic digestive system diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders, are also prone to this disease under the influence of external factors.

4. External factors include:

① The living and working environment is humid, and the air humidity is relatively high;

②External stimulation, cold or hot, excessive sweating, excessive scratching, etc.;

③Tight underwear, friction with foreign objects, or wearing synthetic underwear can induce scrotal eczema.

The main symptom of acute scrotal eczema is itching, and patients often discover the disease because of itching in the scrotum. As the disease progresses, the itching gradually worsens, and scratching cannot relieve the itching. In severe cases, it affects sleep and work.