How to cure scrotal eczema

Scrotal eczema is a symptom that is more common in men. The causes of this symptom are mainly divided into two categories. One is internal factors, such as allergies or other diseases. The other is external factors, the more common ones are underwear factors and drug factors. No matter what the cause of scrotal eczema is, it needs to be treated in time. So, how to cure scrotal eczema? The following will introduce relevant knowledge to you!

1. Causes

The causes of scrotal eczema are complex and include both internal and external factors.

1. Internal factors

People with allergic constitutions, those who are under long-term mental tension and have large mood swings are prone to this disease. In addition, people with certain diseases, such as chronic digestive system diseases, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders, are also prone to this disease under the influence of external factors.

2. External factors

(1) Underwear factors: This is mainly due to the unreasonable design of traditional men’s underwear.

(2) Drug factors: Drug factors are the main cause of certain eczemas, especially eczema-type drug eruptions.

2. Treatment

1. Drug treatment

Since scrotal eczema is related to allergies like eczema in other parts of the body, the drugs used to treat allergies can be used to treat scrotal eczema. For example, some commonly used antihistamines include cyproheptadine, chlorpheniramine, loratadine, cetirizine, etc. Topical drugs are mainly some weak corticosteroid ointments, such as triamcinolone ointment.

2. Scrotal care

Avoid re-irritating the area, avoid scratching the area with your hands as much as possible, do not use hot water or soapy water to clean the area, and do not apply strongly irritating drugs on the area. Pay special attention to not applying hormone drugs on the area casually, as these can easily worsen or relapse the disease. Avoid eating some irritating foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, strong tea, coffee, alcohol and other foods and drugs that are likely to cause allergies.

3. Prevention

Scrotal eczema is a stubborn disease that is difficult to cure, so prevention of it is very necessary.

1. Choose underwear with good ventilation and heat dissipation

Do not wear tight underwear such as scrotal bag underwear. Change and wash underwear in time, especially after exercise, clean and wash underwear in time.

2. When there is scrotal itching

The most taboo for this disease is scratching, rubbing, friction, and scalding. Hot water, soap, salt water, alkaline water, etc. should not be used. Iodine, tinea medicine, garlic and other irritants should not be used externally. As long as you can ensure that you do not scratch or irritate the skin, many patients can quickly get better.