What are the causes of male urinary tract itching?

Many male friends often feel itchy private parts, which sometimes seriously affects their life and work. This may be caused by some urinary tract infections, or it may be related to some men's diseases. At this time, it is best to check in time and identify the specific disease as soon as possible. Many factors in our lives may cause male urinary tract itching. The following editor will list some of the more common reasons.

Tinea cruris, tinea buttocks

Men who are obese and sweat a lot are more likely to develop tinea cruris or tinea glutealis due to their sweaty and moist skin. The symptoms are ring-shaped red papules on the thigh or buttocks, which often cause scaling and itching.

Pubic lice

Pubic lice have special hook-shaped claws that grab the skin in the pubic hair area and the perianal hair area. Their bites and saliva toxins can cause local skin itching, folliculitis, and eczematous changes. Most couples are affected by the disease at the same time, so both parties should shave and burn their pubic hair, and boil or iron their underwear.

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.

Scrotal eczema

Commonly known as "Hydrangea", the main manifestations are scrotal skin flushing, swelling or exudate desquamation. Due to severe itching, the scrotal skin may thicken and become lichenified after scratching. Patients should avoid drinking alcohol and spicy food, and treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

How to prevent itching in men

1. Regular physical exercise should be strengthened to enhance physical fitness and disease resistance.

2. Actively eliminate and treat chronic diseases and their inducing factors.

3. Develop good hygiene habits, do not wear tight synthetic underwear, do not or rarely take a bath in public baths, change underwear frequently, and keep the external genitalia clean.

4. Drink boiled water regularly to maintain a certain urine volume.

5. Maintain a good mood, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, have a regular daily life, and avoid excessive sexual intercourse.

6. Pay attention to diet regulation, avoid overeating spicy and greasy foods, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.

7. For patients who need catheterization or examination and treatment with urinary system instruments, post-operative urinary tract care must be provided.

It is best for male friends to develop good hygiene habits, especially pay attention to the hygiene of the genitals. The genitals should be cleaned with clean water before each sexual intercourse, and it is best to urinate in time after intercourse, so that the urine can expel some bacteria in the urethra from the body in time.