What causes itching in boys' private parts?

For men, if private parts are itchy, they should pay attention to it. On the one hand, it may be caused by not paying attention to personal hygiene, which will cause bacteria to breed and lead to itching symptoms. Of course, we should also be alert to some diseases. The most common one is glans inflammation. For example, if the foreskin is too long, it can easily cause such a phenomenon. It should also be noted that if scrotal eczema occurs, it will often cause private parts itching.

What causes itching in boys' private parts?

Acute superficial balanitis: Non-infectious factors may cause penile itching, including local trauma, friction, contraceptives, soaps and detergents and other irritations. Local manifestations may include edema, erythema, erosion, exudation and even bleeding. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it may become suppurative and form an ulcer. Patients with penile itching may experience significant pain and difficulty in movement.

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

Male patients with genital itching want to end the itching by cleaning or taking medicine on their own, but this not only cannot change the itching symptoms, but will aggravate the itching symptoms. In addition, if the male genital itching is not cured for a long time, it is easy to be complicated by other diseases of the urinary and reproductive system.

Most male patients with genital itching attempt to end the itching by washing or self-medication. However, they do not know that not only can this not change the itching symptoms, but in some cases it may even aggravate the itching symptoms. If men's genital itching symptoms are not cured for a long time, it is easy to develop other diseases of the urinary and reproductive system.

How to prevent private itching in daily life

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene: Men should pay attention to personal hygiene and take baths frequently to wash away sweat, dirt, and bacteria, which is conducive to staying fresh and reducing the risk of itching; paying attention to the hygiene of sexual life between husband and wife can reduce the chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as pubic lice.

2. Urinate in time: After sexual intercourse, you should pay attention to urinate in time; also pay attention to drinking water frequently, which can dilute the concentration of urine and reduce the growth of bacteria.

3. Choose suitable underwear and pants: Chemical fiber underwear will rub the private parts, causing burden on the skin. Its sweat absorption is also very poor, which can easily cause odor and itching in the private parts. It is best to choose cotton underwear with strong water absorption; wearing tight jeans in summer will cause friction on the private parts, which will cause inflammation and itching symptoms. Wearing loose, breathable and comfortable cotton underwear and outerwear can keep your private parts fresh and clean.

4. Pay attention to diet: Pay attention to adjusting your diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and avoid eating items that are prone to allergies. For example, alcohol, seafood and shellfish should be prohibited. It is better to eat a light diet.

5. Try to reduce adverse external stimuli: such as scratching, external soap, hot water washing, etc.