What Could Cause Itching on the Surface of the Testicles?

Both men and women should pay attention to the hygiene of their reproductive organs in their daily lives. If a man experiences itching on the skin of his testicles, the first thing to consider is whether it is caused by inflammation. Especially in hot summer, if the stains on the testicles are not cleaned in time, it can easily lead to testitis. Of course, if there are also red spots on the testicles, it may be caused by pearly papules or scrotal eczema. Scrotal eczema is a common type of eczema, limited to the skin of the scrotum, sometimes extending to the perianal area, and in a few cases, extending to the penis. This disease is extremely itchy, with polymorphic changes in the rash, and is prone to recurrence. To achieve the goal of radical cure, personal hygiene should be paid attention to, and appropriate medication should be selected for persistent treatment, while avoiding scratching.

1. The main subjective symptom of acute scrotal eczema is itching, and patients often discover the disease due to itching of the scrotum. As the condition progresses, the itching gradually intensifies, and scratching cannot relieve the itching, severely affecting sleep and work.

2. Chronic scrotal eczema is caused by long-term unhealed and recurrent acute or subacute eczema. Due to the long duration and constant scratching, the skin of the scrotum becomes dry and thick, with deepened wrinkles, resembling a walnut shell, often with thin scabs and scales, and darkened skin pigmentation. There are also cases of pigmentation loss caused by scratching. The intense itching often makes it difficult to sleep. Due to the difficulty of treatment and repeated failure to heal, elephantiasis-like changes may appear in the skin of the scrotum.

3. Subacute scrotal eczema is transformed from acute scrotal eczema, manifesting as mild thickening and mild erosion of the scrotal skin, with more scales and little exudate, but still accompanied by intense itching. Scrotal eczema is a stubborn and difficult-to-treat disease, so it is very necessary to protect against it.

1. Choose underwear with good ventilation, breathability, and heat dissipation, such as scrotal bags, and avoid wearing tight underwear. Change and wash underwear promptly, especially after exercise.

2. When experiencing scrotal itching, it is most important to avoid scratching, rubbing, friction, and hot water washes. Hot water, soap, salt water, alkaline water, etc., should not be used, and neither should stimulating substances such as iodine, antifungal lotions, and garlic be applied externally. As long as scratching and skin irritation can be avoided, many patients can improve rapidly.