Testicles become itchy and red the more you rub them

In fact, the male testicles are also a relatively fragile area, and male friends should also pay attention to the hygiene care of the testicles, and try to keep the testicles dry and hygienic, so as to avoid the occurrence of testicular diseases. However, many men will feel unexplained testicular itching, and this phenomenon also makes many men worry about sexually transmitted diseases. So what is the reason for male friends' testicular itching, and the more they scratch, the more itchy they become, and the redness and swelling occur?

(1) It is more common in people who do manual labor, especially in the 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.

(2) Riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency can lead to scrotitis. The scrotum will show changes such as erythema, dryness, scaling, papules and scabs, accompanied by itching. At the same time, angular cheilitis, glossitis and oral ulcers may also occur.

(3) Scrotitis caused by fungi, such as candidal scrotitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching.

(4) Neurodermatitis, eczema, etc. in the scrotal area may cause itching.

What are the causes of scrotal itching? Generally, scrotal itching is not a sexually transmitted disease. As long as there is no history of sexual promiscuity, genital ulcers or growths, urethral discharge, etc., there is no need to worry. People with scrotal itching should wear loose cotton underwear 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 or use boiling water to scald it. If there are various local injuries, go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.