Post Date April, 15 2023
Why do many male friends exfoliate when rubbing the scrotum with their hands? According to experts, this situation is actually scrotal itching. So why do men get this disease?
Causes of scrotal itching
(1) It is common for manual workers, especially in summer. The temperature of the vulva is high, there is much sweat, there is much moisture, and the air permeability is poor. The scrotal skin is affected by sweat immersion, underwear friction, etc., causing itching. This can also happen when wearing tight-fitting jeans and non-absorbent nylon underwear.
(2) Lack of riboflavin can cause scrotal inflammation. The scrotum has erythema, dryness, desquamation, papules, scabs and other changes, accompanied by pruritus. At the same time, there may also be angular stomatitis, glossitis and oral ulcer.
(3) Scrotulitis caused by fungi, such as candidal scrotum, tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching.
(4) Pruritus such as neurodermatitis and eczema of scrotum. To sum up, scrotal itching is not an attribute. Disease, as long as there is no history of sexual disorder, pudendal ulcer or hyperplasia, urethral discharge and other phenomena, there is no need to worry about getting sexually transmitted diseases.
Precautions for pruritus of scrotum
(1) The underwear is loose and comfortable, preferably made of cotton. Don't wear it tight. Change and wash your underwear in time, especially after exercise.
(2) In the diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and do not eat or eat fishy things.
(3) When there is scrotal itching, you should actively treat it. Do not scratch and scald excessively, especially do not scald with soapy water.
