Itching of the skin near the penis

The penis is a private part of the male body, and the skin around the penis is in an airtight environment for a long time, which makes it difficult for the skin to come into direct contact with the outside world. Therefore, the skin around the penis is relatively tender. Many men also have the problem of itching skin around the penis, which often makes the patient feel uneasy. At this time, it is necessary to find the cause of itching skin around the penis in order to prescribe the right medicine.

1.1. 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, causing itching, because the clothes are close to the perineal skin and the area is easily soaked by sweat.

1.2. Balanitis

Men with prepuce that is too long or phimosis usually suffer from chronic inflammatory reactions due to the accumulation of smegma in the coronal sulcus of the foreskin, and often experience local itching.

1.3. Pubic lice

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

1.4. Tinea cruris and tinea buttocks

Men who are obese and sweat a lot are more likely to have fungi multiply and develop tinea cruris or tinea glutealis due to their sweaty and moist vulva. The symptoms are ring-shaped red papules on the thigh root or buttocks, which often have scaling and itching.

1.5. Scrotal eczema

The main symptoms are redness, swelling or exudate and desquamation of the scrotal skin. Due to severe itching, the scrotal skin may become thickened and lichenified after scratching.

2. How to treat male penile itching

Wash promptly after sexual intercourse; keep the area dry and use talcum powder on the scrotum appropriately; wear cotton, sweat-absorbent underwear to help ventilation; use mild detergent and use less soap and washing powder; relax your emotions and use some nerve nourishing drugs such as vitamins B1, B2, and oryzanol.

Oral antihistamines can be taken to relieve itching, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be applied to the affected area. It is generally not recommended to use hormonal drugs for external application, because the scrotum can easily absorb these drugs, causing side effects such as skin redness, atrophy and thinning, capillary dilation, and excessive hair growth. However, if other treatments are ineffective and the condition is still relatively serious, weak hormonal drugs can be used for a short period of time under the guidance of a doctor.

Maintain good personal hygiene, wash bedding, clothing and other personal items with boiling water to kill insects. Use insecticides to kill insects. Generally, 20% sulfur paste can be applied to the whole body for three consecutive days, twice a day. People over 12 years old can also use "Scabies Treatment" to kill insects. First, apply it to the whole body below the neck, leave it on for 24 hours, then take a shower, and repeat the application after a week. To completely cut off the source of infection, sexual partners need to be treated at the same time.