How to treat scrotal eczema

If men do not pay attention to the care of their genitals, it is easy to have some problems, such as scrotal eczema. After having scrotal eczema, men generally have obvious itching, and even scratch with their hands. This should be avoided because it will become worse the more you scratch. So how to treat scrotal eczema? Choosing drug treatment is more common and effective, but the important thing is the later care.

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.

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.