What causes itching inside the penis?

For men, the most painful and embarrassing things are some male diseases, among which itching inside the penis is an experience that many men have had. Such symptoms often make many men feel uncomfortable, and sometimes it will be a little embarrassing in some occasions. This will also have a certain impact on men's physical health. Therefore, when such symptoms occur, it is necessary to understand the cause and make timely adjustments. Let's understand what is going on with itching inside the penis.

What causes itching inside the penis?

1. 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 clothes are close to the perineal skin and the area is easily soaked by sweat.

2. Balanitis. Men with excessive foreskin or phimosis usually suffer from chronic inflammatory reactions due to the accumulation of smegma in the coronal sulcus of the foreskin. They are also prone to condyloma acuminatum, so there is often a local itching sensation.

3. Pubic lice. Pubic lice have special hook-shaped claws that grab the skin in the pubic area and the sweat hair around the anus. Their bites and the stimulation of their saliva toxins can cause local skin itching, folliculitis, and eczema-like changes.

4. Tinea cruris and tinea glutealis. Men with obese and sweaty physiques may develop tinea cruris or tinea glutealis due to the sweaty and moist vulva, which is prone to the growth of fungi. The tinea cruris or tinea glutealis is manifested by the appearance of ring-shaped red papules at the base of the thigh or buttocks, often with scaling and itching.

5. People with chronic digestive system diseases, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders are also prone to penile itching under the influence of external factors.

6. Non-infectious factors, including local trauma, friction, contraceptives, soaps and detergents, etc., may cause local edema, erythema, erosion, exudation and even bleeding. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it may cause suppuration and form an ulcer surface.

For the problem of penile itching, prevention in daily life is the most important. Male friends should also pay more attention to the care of their bodies, wash frequently and remove smegma in time, change underwear frequently, and keep the local skin dry. When the penis itches, you must keep a light diet, quit smoking and drinking. And avoid irritating the local area again, and avoid scratching with your hands as much as possible to avoid aggravating the infection.

The above is an introduction to what causes itching inside the penis. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for this phenomenon. In addition, male friends with such symptoms should not take medicine blindly. They must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time, and make timely adjustments according to the cause of the disease. In addition, they must maintain good living habits, eat more light foods, and ensure private hygiene.