Why is the skin on the penis itchy?

The skin on the male penis is an absolutely fragile area, so when itching occurs, men should try to restrain the urge to scratch it with their hands. If you do not pay attention to the hygiene and health of the penis, it is easy to cause penis hygiene problems. At this time, you need to find the cause of the itching of the skin on the outside of the penis in order to treat it fundamentally. The following article will explain the specific causes of itching of the penis skin for men.

What causes penile itching?

Acute superficial glansitis: Non-infectious factors may cause penile itching, including local trauma, friction, contraceptives, soap and detergent stimulation, etc., which may manifest locally as edema erythema, erosion, exudation and even bleeding. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it may purulently form an ulcer surface. Patients with penile itching may experience obvious pain and difficulty in movement.

Scrotal eczema: The main symptoms are scrotal skin redness, swelling or exudate and desquamation. Due to severe itching, the scrotal skin may thicken and become lichenified after scratching. If it is not diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively, it may cause serious consequences. Pubic lice: Pubic lice have special hook-shaped claws that grab the skin in the pubic hair area and the sweat hair around the anus. Their bites and the stimulation of saliva toxins can cause local skin itching, folliculitis and eczema-like changes.

Men with genital itching want to end the itching trouble by washing or self-medication, but this not only cannot change the symptoms of itching, but will aggravate the symptoms. In addition, if the symptoms of male genital itching are not cured for a long time, it is easy to be complicated by other diseases of the urogenital system.

Most male patients with genital itching try to end the itching trouble by washing or self-medication. However, they do not know that it will not only fail to change the symptoms of itching, but in some cases it will aggravate the symptoms. If the symptoms of male genital itching are not cured for a long time, it is easy to be complicated by other diseases of the urinary and reproductive system.

How to take care of private parts for men

1. Do not fight against hard objects

A violent collision with a hard object may cause a closed penis tear (commonly known as a "penis fracture"). If the corpus cavernosum of the penis is completely torn, surgery such as internal hemostasis must be performed within 24 hours to reduce permanent damage to the penis. Partial damage to the corpus cavernosum usually heals on its own, but it may also bring some sequelae, such as abnormal penis bending, pain, and impotence. Statistics show that as many as 1/3 of men with impotence have a history of "penis trauma."

2. Stay away from cigarettes

Smoking (including second-hand smoke) affects the erection hardness of the penis. A new study found that smokers have significantly smaller erections than non-smokers. Dr. Goldstein said that in addition to damaging blood vessels, smoking also causes damage to penis tissue, which in turn leads to reduced penis elasticity and limited erectile function.

3. Walk regularly

Dr. Goldstein said a study of 31,000 men found that men who walked 2 miles a day were half as likely to have erectile problems as those who sat for long periods of time. Jogging for 20 minutes a day or lifting weights for 30 minutes a day had the same effect.

4. Prevent derailment

Studies have found that cheating men are more likely to suffer from impotence. One major reason is that the guilt caused by cheating turns into anxiety, which interferes with the brain nerves for a long time and leads to psychological impotence. Another major reason is the panic of sexually transmitted diseases. After cheating, some men suspect that they will contract sexually transmitted diseases. This worry will gradually turn into a fear. In severe cases, it will lead to rejection of sexual life and impotence.