Scrotal itching

Introduction Scrotal itching is generally caused by scrotal eczema, allergic dermatitis, hemorrhoids, etc. The cause of scrotal itching is more complicated, with internal factors and external factors. People with allergies are prone to the disease because of long-term stress and high emotional ups and downs. Scrotal itching is a very common manifestation, especially for young men. The scrotum itself has the function of regulating the temperature of the testicles by contraction and keeping the scrotum dry. Most of them are caused by improper design of the underwear, which causes high temperature and humidity, which causes various skin diseases to cause itching of the scrotum. Therefore, the key to prevent itching of the scrotum is the underwear that has been in contact with it for a long time.

Cause

In general there may be some reasons below:

(1) Physical workers are more common, especially in the summer, the genital temperature is high, sweat is too much, wet, poor ventilation, scrotal skin is affected by sweat impregnation, underwear friction, etc., causing itching. This can also happen through tight-fitting jeans and non-absorbent nylon panties.

(2) Lack of riboflavin (vitamin B2) can cause scrotal inflammation. The scrotum has erythema, dryness, desquamation, papules and scarring, accompanied by itching. At the same time, there may be angular cheilitis, glossitis and oral ulcers.

(3) Scrotal inflammation caused by fungi such as candida scrotum, femoral hernia involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching.

(4) Neurodermatitis and eczema in the scrotum area may have itching. In summary, the general scrotal itching is not a sexually transmitted disease, as long as there is no history of sexual confusion, genital ulcers or increased bacteria, urethral pus and so on, there is no need to worry about getting sexually transmitted diseases.

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Scrotal ultrasound examination of scrotum

Symptoms of clinical manifestations include: flushing of the skin in the emergency area, white sputum on the scrotum, erosion, exudation and fissure between the scrotum, itching, ascites, scrotal fall and pain.

Differential diagnosis

Scrotal swelling: refers to the scrotal skin and its contents (the sheath testis, epididymis and spermatic cord) have lesions, or the contents of the abdominal cavity (ascites viscera) fall into the human scrotum, resulting in an increase in the size of the scrotum.

Scrotal eczema: white scrotum on the scrotum may be an important symptom of scrotal eczema, scrotal eczema is the most common type of eczema, limited to the scrotal skin, sometimes extending around the anus, a few can be extended to the penis. The disease is itchy and severe, the rash is polymorphic, easy to relapse, and can be treated. To achieve the purpose of radical treatment, it is necessary to pay attention to hygiene, adhere to medication, and avoid infecting family members.

Scrotal scrotal pain: orchitis, epididymitis is one of the common causes of scrotal swelling. More than fever, epididymis, acute swelling of the testicles and acute exacerbation of pain, later turned into chronic, the pain will follow, and when it is light and heavy. Sometimes the patient can feel a painful little hard knot in the scrotum.

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