What causes itchy small bumps on the scrotum?

Many male friends often feel itching in the scrotum, and sometimes they find some bumps on it. These are some common manifestations of male genital diseases. Usually, many reasons may cause some diseases in men. Below you can learn about some common causes of small bumps and itching on the scrotum of male friends.

According to experts, male scrotal itching is a common symptom of genital disease, more common in young men. Generally speaking, there may be the following reasons:

1. Bad hygiene habits

It is common in physical laborers, especially in summer, when the genitals are hot, sweaty, humid, and poorly ventilated. The scrotal skin is stained by sweat and rubbed by underwear, causing male scrotal itching. Wearing tight jeans or non-absorbent, non-breathable nylon underwear can also cause this condition.

2. Scrotal inflammation

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

3. Scrotal eczema

Scrotal eczema is a common skin disease in men. In the acute stage, the affected skin becomes red and has small bumps, erosion, exudation and cracks, which can easily cause itching of the male scrotum. Scrotal eczema is caused by dampness and heat in the liver meridian. Treatment should be to clear away heat, dispel wind and dampness. In the chronic stage, it is often accompanied by blood deficiency and wind dryness. Treatment should be to nourish blood and dispel wind.

4. Fungal infection

Scrotitis caused by fungi, such as candidal scrotitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching in men.

5. Dermatitis and allergies

Men with neurodermatitis and eczema in the scrotum area may have scrotal itching. In summary, general scrotal itching is 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.

How to get rid of scrotal itching?

Find out the cause of the disease

Cooperate with your doctor to find out the cause of the itching and remove or cure the causative factor, then the scrotal itching will naturally ease and disappear:

① For scrotal itching in diabetic patients, diabetes should be controlled first, and then the scrotal itching should be treated at the same time; ② For itching caused by tinea cruris, the key is to cure tinea cruris; ③ For those who sweat a lot in the genitals, especially those who need to sit for a long time to work (especially obese people), the local area should be kept ventilated and dry, and then the scrotal itching can be treated effectively; ④ Do not wear underwear made of chemical fiber or pure wool, especially underwear that fits tightly to the scrotum; instead, wear underwear made of pure cotton fabrics, which is wide and ventilated, to keep the local area dry. ⑤ Itching caused by other diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, should also be treated according to the cause.

When male friends feel itching and small bumps in the scrotum, it is best to go to a more professional hospital for examination in time. They should also pay attention to the hygiene of their private parts and wash them with clean water as much as possible. At the same time, they should avoid unclean sexual intercourse in their daily life.