What causes itching down there in men?

For male friends, you should not ignore your reproductive health in your life, especially when you find itching symptoms in the private parts, you should pay attention to distinguish whether it is caused by balanitis, pubic lice and other diseases.

1. Contact dermatitis

A small number of men with allergic constitutions may develop dermatitis reactions such as erythema and papules on the skin in contact with the underwear, which may cause itching, because the underwear is close to the skin and the skin is easily soaked by sweat. Some men who use condoms may also develop contact dermatitis due to rubber allergy. When this happens, the allergenic items should be stopped immediately.

2. Balanitis

Men with prepuce that is too long or phimosis usually have chronic inflammatory reactions due to the accumulation of smegma in the coronal sulcus of the foreskin. They are also prone to condyloma acuminatum, which often causes itching. The smegma should be cleaned frequently and removed in time, and circumcision should be performed if necessary. When the spouse suffers from candidal genital inflammation, the man may be infected and develop candidal balanitis, which is manifested by redness and swelling of the coronal sulcus, erosion and mucopurulent secretions, and spontaneous itching.

3. Pubic lice

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

We cannot make a clear diagnosis of your specific situation at present. It is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause of the disease.