Why is the skin around the male genitals itchy?

There are many reasons for itching of the skin around the genitals, especially in the summer when the weather is hot and the genitals have a relatively poor ability to dissipate heat. The relatively closed space is most likely to cause bacteria to breed, which can easily induce eczema and cause allergies, which can lead to this symptom. In addition, if men have some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, it may aggravate the symptoms of itchy skin.

Why is the skin around the male genitals itchy?

Itching and moisture in men's private parts refers to a condition in which the skin on the genitals and its surrounding areas (including the inner thighs near the pubic area) sweats frequently and the sweat has a foul odor. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it "Yin sweat", "leakage of semen", "hydrangea wind", etc., and it is one of the common men's diseases. It is mostly caused by contact with patients with ringworm, or through cats, dogs, etc., or indirectly through clothing and utensils, or by first having tinea pedis and then spreading the infection through scratching.

A daily diet that likes to eat a lot of meat and fish, eats raw and cold food, smokes and drinks constantly, wears tight jeans, crosses one's legs, places a laptop on one's thighs, sits for a long time, etc., will all result in a stuffy and non-heat-dissipating environment for the male genitals.

In addition to the above-mentioned conditions, patients with diabetes, excessive leucorrhea, etc., as well as those who take large amounts of broad-spectrum antibiotics or corticosteroids orally or topically for a long time, are also prone to tinea cruris. Judging from the incidence rate, it is mainly young people, with more males than females. This disease often occurs in summer, and humid or hot climate often makes the condition worse, while it will be relieved or cured in winter.

The clinical symptoms are mostly redness, itching and papules on part of the scrotal skin. If the itching is scratched frequently, smooth red skin can be exposed. During subacute attacks, symptoms include severe itching of the scrotum, sometimes with blisters and mild erosions. In severe cases, signs of skin scratching and scarring may also be seen.

If the male genitals are in a humid environment for a long time, it will lead to bacterial growth, making it easy to get scrotal dermatitis, balanitis, etc. At the same time, because the scrotum is in a humid and hot environment, the local temperature rises, which affects the testicular spermatogenesis and sperm maturation, resulting in a decrease in sperm count and sperm motility, and even excessive sperm deformities and even infertility.

Prevent itchy and wet private parts

(1) Maintain self-discipline and refrain from engaging in improper sexual relations with others. Do not use other people's underwear, panties and toiletries.

(2) Change your underwear frequently, keep your vulva clean, and wash and dry your clothes and quilts frequently.

(3) Reduce sweating and promote evaporation at the base of the thigh. Try to stay dry and wear loose fitting underwear.

(4) If you suffer from onychomycosis, tinea manuum, or tinea corporis, you should actively seek treatment to prevent the disease from being transmitted to the pubic area through your hands.