Why do I feel itchy testicles?

Dear male friends, if you feel itchy testicles, you should first find out the specific cause. If it is a disease, you need to treat it accordingly. Common causes include excessive sweating that makes the skin stuffy, fungal dermatitis, riboflavin deficiency, etc.

(1) It is more common in people who do manual labor, especially in summer, when the genitals are hot, sweaty, damp, and poorly breathable. The testicular skin is stained by sweat and rubbed by underwear, causing itching. Wearing tight jeans or non-absorbent, non-breathable nylon underwear can also cause this condition.

(2) Riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency can lead to scrotitis. The testicles will show changes such as erythema, dryness, scaling, papules and scabs, accompanied by itching. At the same time, angular cheilitis, glossitis and oral ulcers may also occur.

(3) Inflammatory diseases caused by fungi, such as candidal orchitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause testicular itching.

(4) Neurodermatitis and eczema in the testicular area can cause itching. In summary, testicular itching is generally not a sexually transmitted disease. As long as there is no history of sexual promiscuity, genital ulcers or growths, urethral discharge, etc., there is no need to worry about contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Warm reminder: You should wear loose cotton inner and outer pants to allow ventilation of the vulva and keep the scrotum dry. Pay attention to local hygiene and wash it every day. If itching is obvious, do not scratch it and do not boil it with boiling water. If various local damages occur, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.