What causes itchy and peeling scrotum?

The male scrotum is prone to many diseases. When treating the male scrotum, it is necessary to choose conservative treatment methods, which will not cause too much damage to the male scrotum, and can also achieve good results during treatment. Men should also pay attention to this. What causes itching and peeling of the scrotum? Many people are not clear about this. There are some reasons for this situation. Let me introduce them in detail below.

What causes itchy and peeling scrotum?

Scrotal eczema is the most common skin disease of the scrotum. It is an allergic reaction and a common genital skin disease in men. It is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is commonly known as "scrotal eczema" and "scrotal fistula". It is very stubborn and patients often suffer from pain or secondary infection due to scratching and inappropriate stimulation.

The causes of scrotal eczema are complex, with both internal and external factors. People with allergic constitutions, chronic mental tension, and mood swings are more likely to develop this disease;

In addition, people with some diseases, such as chronic digestive system diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders, are also susceptible to this disease under the influence of external factors. External factors include: ① Living and working in a humid environment, high air humidity; ② External stimulation, cold or hot, sweating, excessive scratching, etc.; ③ Tight underwear, or friction with foreign objects, wearing synthetic underwear can induce scrotal eczema.

Since scrotal eczema is related to allergies like eczema in other parts of the body, drugs used to treat allergies can be used to treat scrotal eczema. For example, some commonly used antihistamines include cyproheptadine 2mg, 3 times a day; chlorpheniramine 4mg, 3 times a day; clidinium 25mg, 3 times a day; astemizole 10mg, once a day. Topical drugs are mainly corticosteroid ointments, such as triamcinolone ointment, Fule ointment, and Eucerin ointment.

Traditional Chinese medicine mainly treats diseases based on syndrome differentiation and treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine often divides scrotal eczema into two types for treatment: damp-heat downward movement syndrome and Yin deficiency and blood dryness syndrome. Damp-heat downward movement syndrome is equivalent to acute scrotal eczema, and Yin deficiency and blood dryness syndrome is equivalent to chronic scrotal eczema.

(1) Damp-heat descending syndrome: millet-sized papules and small blisters can be seen on the scrotum, with a burning sensation on the skin. After scratching, there is a lot of exudate, erosion and scabs, which often soak the underwear. The tongue is red, the tongue coating is yellow and greasy, and the pulse is stringy and slippery. This is due to the evil dampness and heat descending through the meridians to the genitals. The treatment should be to clear away heat and remove dampness. The commonly used prescription is Longdan Xiegan Decoction with modifications. The medicinal ingredients are: Longdancao 10g, Huangqin 10g, Bupleurum 10g, Chishao 10g, Shanjuzi 10g, Kushen 10g, Zexie 10g, Akebia 10g, Diqinzi 20g, and Raw Licorice 6g. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

(2) Yin deficiency and blood dryness syndrome: The wrinkles of the scrotal skin become thicker and deeper, and blood and water ooze out after scratching. It itches severely at night. The tongue is red, with little coating, and the pulse is thin and slippery. This is due to the long-term damage of damp heat to the Yin fluid, resulting in Yin deficiency and blood dryness. The treatment should nourish Yin and blood and moisten dryness. The commonly used prescription is Danggui Yinzi with modifications: Danggui 10g, Rehmannia glutinosa 20g, White Peony 10g, Chuanxiong 10g, Scrophularia 10g, Nepeta tenuifolia 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 10g, Dictamni 30g, Tribulus terrestris 10g, Raw Licorice 6g. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

After understanding what causes scrotal itching and peeling, you can choose the above treatment methods to relieve scrotal itching and peeling. Such treatment methods are very helpful in improving male scrotal problems. The treatment of male scrotal itching and peeling also takes some time. During the treatment process, the patient must also actively cooperate so that the disease will not continue to develop.