What causes itchy scrotum?

Many men often find that their scrotum is itchy in their daily life, but they don't have any male diseases, so they want to know why their scrotum is itchy. After knowing the cause, they know how to make themselves stop itching. We have also consulted professionals in this field, let's hear what they say about this! I hope that through this article, everyone can have some understanding.

If scrotal itching occurs, you 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 the itching is obvious, do not scratch it and do not boil it with boiling water. If various local damages occur, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

1. Scrotal itching is a common symptom of scrotal eczema. The scrotal skin is diffusely red, swollen, and itchy. Many needle-sized to rice-sized papules and blisters may appear at the same time. After scratching or rubbing, the erythema, papules, and blisters rupture, revealing large areas of moist erosion, with a large amount of light yellow pulp oozing out, and some of them condense into pairs of light yellow scabs.

2. It is more 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 itching. Wearing tight jeans or non-absorbent, non-breathable nylon underwear can also cause this condition.

3. Fungal scrotitis, such as candidal scrotitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching.

4. The living and working environment is humid, the air humidity is relatively high; it is cold or hot, there is a lot of sweating, excessive scratching, etc.

5. Neurodermatitis, eczema, etc. in the scrotum area can cause itching.

6. Vitamin B2 deficiency can lead to scrotitis. The scrotum will show changes such as erythema, dryness, desquamation, papules and scabs, accompanied by itching. At the same time, angular cheilitis, glossitis and oral ulcers may also occur.

What are the symptoms of scrotal itching? How to identify it?

The scrotal itching is manifested by the presence of groups of needle-sized papules and blisters on the scrotal epidermis, with diffuse edges. As the condition continues to develop, the blisters sometimes fuse to form larger blisters, which rupture to form erosive surfaces. There is exudate, which forms scabs after drying. When the scrotal redness and swelling are secondary infected, pus will flow out, and then the inflammation will gradually subside, the redness and swelling will gradually disappear, the secretions will decrease, and the papules and blisters will no longer erode and heal. However, some patients scratch their skin, which becomes significantly infiltrated and thickened to form more or less lichen-like changes, and acute itching has transformed into chronic itching.

Because the skin of the scrotum is delicate and sensitive, scrotal itching is often felt. The main symptom of scrotal itching is also itching, and patients often discover the disease due to scrotal itching. As the disease progresses, the itching gradually worsens, and scratching cannot relieve the itching. In severe cases, it affects sleep and work. Patients often suffer from pain or secondary infection due to scratching and inappropriate stimulation.

Experts emphasize that scrotal itching should not be treated with random medications

Out of shame and personal privacy, many scrotal eczema patients are reluctant to go to the hospital for treatment in the early stage of the disease. Instead, they go to the clinic to get some ointment based on their experience of watching advertisements. As a result, the disease often recurs, and they finally have to go to a professional hospital for treatment. This not only wastes a lot of money, but also causes great physical and mental harm to the patient and his family.

Now everyone should know what causes scrotal itching. I hope that people with scrotal itching can refer to the above article to find the specific cause, and then receive targeted treatment to relieve the itching correctly and early. Finally, I would like to remind everyone that scrotal itching should not be ignored. If it is delayed and becomes serious, it will threaten life.