Why does itching happen to men?

Not only women have problems that are difficult to talk about, but men also have problems that are difficult to talk about because of various problems and careers. The reason why it is difficult to talk about is that the problem is often caused by a part of the body that is too embarrassing to talk about. Not only are people embarrassed to say that their vagina is itchy, but men are also embarrassed to say that they are itchy down there. What is the reason for men's itching down there? Let's follow the editor to find out,

There are several causes and symptoms:

1. 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.

2. Tinea groin and 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

In addition to other diseases, some men who are allergic to sulfa drugs such as cinnamaldehyde are more likely to have anal itching symptoms after using the drugs. At this time, men who are allergic to antipyretic and analgesic drugs will not only have fixed drug rashes around the anus, but also itching and sores, which require further treatment.