Causes of itching in male genitals

Men have many common problems. Prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia, impotence, and premature ejaculation are all diseases that men are prone to. These diseases are very harmful to the male body. Moreover, if men suffer from these diseases and do not receive timely treatment, various diseases will be caused. At the same time, the treatment will become complicated. What is the reason for the itching of male genitals? There are some reasons for it. Let me introduce them in detail below.

Causes of itching in male genitals:

1. Allergic dermatitis

Some men will experience allergic reactions in their genitals after wearing synthetic pants, using condoms or contraceptive creams. They will experience intermittent severe itching and feel very uncomfortable. When this happens, you should stop using the relevant items immediately and avoid using them in the future. You can also use camphor ointment, skin-softening ointment, etc.

2. Pubic lice

Pubic lice are one of the sexually transmitted diseases. Pubic lice use their mouthparts to pierce the skin and suck blood in the area where they parasitize. After sucking blood, the mouthparts remain in the skin, so the area is painful and itchy. During treatment, apply the alcohol extract of the Chinese medicine Stemona officinalis locally. Generally, it will be cured after 1 week of application. At the same time, sexual life should be stopped, and underwear, bed sheets, and quilts should be boiled frequently.

3. Scrotal scabies

Due to scabies infection, dark red nodules the size of soybeans appear on the scrotal skin, which are higher than the skin surface. The surface is smooth, the edges are clear, and the local itching is very severe. The course of the disease can last for several months. During treatment, 5% sulfur cream and triamcinolone ointment can be applied alternately to the affected area, 2-4 times a day, and it usually heals after 7 days.

4. Tinea groin

It is more common on the buttocks and the inner upper thigh, but it also often invades the penis. It starts as a small papule that is very itchy, and then expands to form a ring-shaped protrusion with an uneven circular or polymorphic lesion in the center, accompanied by desquamation. During treatment, do not use drugs that are too irritating. Generally, clotrimazole or Daknin ointment can be used externally.

5. Candidal balanitis

Dry and flaky penis foreskin or erythematous scaly rash, itching. During treatment, zinc chloride and water can be used to clean and relieve itching. The method is to pour the detergent into a bowl and shake it evenly, and use a soft brush to apply the medicine to the affected area, once every 1-2 hours.

After understanding the causes of itchy genitals in men, men should undergo a physical examination in time when they experience itching in their genitals. This way, they will have some understanding of their specific conditions and be able to choose the correct method for treatment. The above diseases are very harmful to the male body, so men should actively cooperate with the treatment after discovering them.