What causes male testicular itching?

Scrotal itching is a very common symptom among men, especially in summer. When this happens, male friends do not need to be nervous or feel inferior. They should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and pay attention to the following points.

Causes

(1) It is more common in those who do manual labor, especially in the summer, when the genitals are hot, sweaty, damp, and poorly ventilated. The scrotal 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 scrotum 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) Scrotitis caused by fungi, such as candidal scrotitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching.

(4) Neurodermatitis, eczema, etc. in the scrotal area may cause itching.

In summary, general scrotal itching is not a STD. As long as there is no history of sexual promiscuity, genital ulcers or growths, urethral discharge, etc., there is no need to worry about STDs. People with scrotal itching should wear loose cotton underwear and outer pants to allow ventilation of the genitals and keep the scrotum dry. Pay attention to local hygiene and wash it every day. If itching is obvious, do not scratch it or use boiling water. If there are various local damages, go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment. The male scrotum is hidden, the skin is delicate, the local area is not ventilated, the humidity is high, and the hot weather makes it stained with sweat and damp, which makes it very easy to develop various skin diseases. Dermatitis is a common scrotal skin disease, which may be caused by a lack of B vitamins in the diet. Its symptoms include redness, exudation, peeling, and even blisters, which are painful and itchy. The main preventive measure is to eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains to supplement nutrients such as vitamin B2 and B6.

After the onset of the disease, the skin of the affected area should be kept clean, and zinc oxide ointment can be applied. Eczema is a common scrotal skin disease, mainly caused by sweat and dirty stimulation. It manifests as redness and swelling of the skin, blisters, exudation, scabs, and even thickening and roughness, which is extremely itchy. The treatment method is to take antihistamines such as promethazine and astemizole orally, and apply skin lightening, triamcinolone urea ointment, etc. after cleaning the affected area, 1-2 times a day. Ringworm is a scrotal skin disease caused by fungal infection, which is often associated with ringworm in other parts of the patient's skin. The skin of the affected scrotum becomes red, with papules or blisters, followed by desquamation. The affected area often shows annular lesions and is severely itchy.

Prevention and treatment methods

The prevention and treatment method is to apply anti-tick ointment such as Dakning Cream, Pikangwang, Clotrimazole ointment, etc. to the affected part (strongly irritating anti-tick ointment should not be used), and treat the tinea in other parts of the body at the same time, such as hand tinea, foot tinea, and thigh tinea, to prevent reinfection after recovery.

First, we must eliminate the emotions of tension and fear, and never equate it with sexually transmitted diseases to avoid adding to our worries.

Second, we must abandon the mentality of "hiding the disease and treating it in secret", do not be deceived by quack doctors or false advertisements, or abuse drugs on your own initiative. We should go to a regular hospital's dermatology department for examination and treatment.

Third, you should enhance your awareness of self-protection, wear loose underwear that is soft, easy to absorb water, and breathable, and change and wash it frequently. If your scrotum is itchy, try to avoid scratching it to avoid scratching the skin and causing infection and worsening the damage.

Fourth, improve your diet, eat less spicy foods such as chili peppers, and avoid alcohol, especially strong alcohol. Men's scrotal skin is very loose, thin, and very sensitive. If you are often in a hot, humid, airtight environment, and your legs rub against each other when you walk, it is easy to develop eczema and obvious itching. The main symptom of scrotal eczema is unbearable "itching", especially when you take off your pants and come into contact with the cooler temperature in the original hot and humid environment, which makes people have to scratch it. But once the skin is scratched, it is very easy to get infected, and then the skin becomes thicker and thicker, and when the skin becomes thicker, you want to scratch it again, forming a vicious cycle.

At present, the best treatment for scrotal eczema is to use ointments containing hormones. However, the most important thing is to cooperate with the doctor's diagnosis and treatment after the disease occurs. Do not restrain your desire to scratch, otherwise the affected area will be irritated all the time, which will only greatly reduce the treatment effect and even cause frequent recurrence. To improve this itching symptom, the most important thing is to keep the affected area dry. Do not wear too tight underwear, and be sure to clean the crotch when taking a bath, and keep it dry after taking a bath.