Why does the scrotum peel?

In our lives, it is very normal for some parts of our body to peel off. When it comes to peeling of hands, I believe everyone should be familiar with it. It usually occurs when there is a lack of vitamin E. However, in daily life, many men experience scrotal peeling. Since the harm caused by the disease is quite special, this type of patients must be very concerned about the cause. So, what is the cause of scrotal peeling? Let's take a look!

The most important thing to avoid when itching and peeling the scrotum is scratching, rubbing, friction, scalding, etc. Hot water, soap, salt water, alkaline water, etc., and external use of iodine, ringworm medicine, garlic and other irritants are also not suitable. In fact, as long as male friends can ensure that they do not scratch or irritate the skin, many conditions can gradually improve.

In addition, scrotal itching and peeling is a very common manifestation, especially in young men. Generally speaking, there may be the following reasons:

1. Riboflavin deficiency may lead to scrotitis. The scrotum may present with changes such as erythema, dryness, scaling, papules and crusting, accompanied by itching.

2. Neurodermatitis and eczema in the scrotum area can cause itching.

3. It is more common among manual laborers, especially in summer, when the genitals have high temperature, sweat a lot, are humid, and have poor ventilation. The scrotal skin is affected by sweat immersion and friction from underwear, resulting in scrotal itching and peeling. This situation can occur if you wear overly tight jeans or nylon underwear that is not absorbent or breathable.

4. Scrotitis caused by fungi, such as candidal scrotitis and tinea cruris involving the scrotum, can cause scrotal itching and peeling.

After understanding what scrotal peeling is, you need to pay attention to it. After all, every man's condition is different and the treatment methods required are different. If you feel the situation is serious, it is best to go to a regular hospital for examination. After figuring out the condition, you can better solve it. This is the most important thing.

1. Keep it clean and avoid dirt: Men should develop a good habit of washing their lower body with warm water before going to bed, but be careful not to use water that is too hot. Pay attention to the order when cleaning. The scrubbing direction should be from top to bottom, from front to back, that is, wash the penis and scrotum first, and then the anus. Prepare a separate soft towel for wiping. If your foreskin is too long and you are afraid of surgery, you need to be more diligent and daily cleaning is essential. Each time you wash, you should turn up the foreskin and clean the smegma thoroughly.

2. It should be breathable, not closed: Men's underwear should be soft and breathable. It is not advisable to wear tight underwear. It is best not to wear jeans, but wear loose pants to let "it" cool down and breathe. In addition, you might as well try sleeping naked, which can allow your private parts to enjoy a rare feeling of comfort in the quiet night.

3. Be relaxed, not oppressive: The standard reference value of normal male semen: in the late 1980s, it was 120 million sperms per milliliter, and now it is only 20 million per milliliter; one in six couples of childbearing age has infertility problems; a significant decrease in male sperm count and infertility are closely related to an unhealthy lifestyle.

3. What should TCM do about scrotal itching and peeling?

1. Traditional Chinese medicine bath recipe for treating scrotal itching

Ingredients: 20 grams each of Sophora flavescens, Cnidium monnieri and Saponin.

Preparation and Usage: Boil Sophora flavescens and Cnidium monnieri in 500 ml of water and extract the juice. Put this medicine juice, appropriate amount of hot water (above 45 degrees Celsius) and soap into a washbasin. After the soap is fully dissolved, you can use this water for a sitz bath. You can take a sitz bath twice a day, each time for 3 minutes, and change the water every time you take a sitz bath.

Efficacy: This recipe has the effect of clearing heat and relieving itching.

Ingredients: 30 grams each of Sophora flavescens, Cnidium monnieri, and Clematis chinensis, 10 grams each of Sichuan pepper, alum, Cyperus rotundus, Angelica dahurica, Cibotium barometz, Asarum, and Cassia bark.

Preparation and usage: Add 500 ml of water to the above medicines and boil them to obtain the juice. Pour this medicinal juice and an appropriate amount of hot water (above 45 degrees Celsius) into a washbasin and take a sitz bath while it is hot. You can take a sitting bath once a day, each time for 5 minutes.

Efficacy: This recipe has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, dispelling wind and relieving itching.

4. What medicine should be used for scrotal itching and peeling

Glucocorticoids: This type of drug is used for generalized scrotal eczema or certain stubborn cases. Choose one for short-term use and gradually withdraw it after symptoms are relieved.

Antibiotics: When scrotal skin lesions are extensive, exudation is heavy, and there is secondary infection, bacterial culture can be performed and effective antibiotics can be selected to control the secondary infection. Such as penicillin, erythromycin, gentamicin, etc.

Acute phase: Use calamine lotion when there is no exudate. When there is obvious exudation, use 3% boric acid solution. After the exudation decreases, 20-40% zinc oxide oil can be used. If there is secondary infection, 2% oxytetracycline or 0.5% neomycin can be added for external application.