Contents:
- Medical Video: Eye Problems : How to Relieve Dry Itchy Eyes
- The reason why the testicles are itchy
- 1. Fungal infections
- 2. Yeast infections
- 3. Inflammation of the genital skin
- 4. Having pubic hair lice
- Don't scratch it! This is how to deal with itchy testicles
Medical Video: Eye Problems : How to Relieve Dry Itchy Eyes
For men, of course (or maybe even often) feel the itchy testicles. This indicates that something is wrong with your genital skin. It can be bacteria, fungi or even sexually transmitted diseases. Curious why are the testicles itchy? Check out some of the causes below.
The reason why the testicles are itchy
1. Fungal infections
Mushrooms will grow well in humid and warm temperatures. Where else if not in the folds of the skin, behind underwear, and on dirty skin? When the testicles are itchy, it can be one reason that your testicles are attacked by fungi. The usual fungus perched on the testis type Trichophyton rubrum, usually attacks the groin, testicles, inner thighs, and anus.
The characteristics of body parts affected by fungus are irritation, redness, abrasions (due to excessive scratching), and itching. This is why the skin behind the scrotum becomes the ideal habitat for the fungus to grow. Fungal infections that grow will cause irritation and itching.
2. Yeast infections
If the testicles are itchy, sometimes they are also caused by candida albicans yeast infections. Usually this mushroom resides in a woman's vagina. But, not infrequently also male testicles can be attacked. Why can men be attacked? Well, this is caused by sexual contact that transfers fungi from the vagina to the male genitals.
3. Inflammation of the genital skin
Testicles itchy, itchy groin area, there are red rashes around, accompanied by very intense itching, you may be exposed to inflammation of the skin in the genital testicles. This inflammation of the skin can also be caused by allergies. Allergies that may occur include allergies from chemicals that attach to the skin and are caused by chemicals, fragrances, colors of clothing, plants, and even other items that can trigger inflammation of the skin.
4. Having pubic hair lice
In fact, lice not only grow in the hair of the head, but also in pubic hair. The lice reach the pubic hair and eat by sucking blood around it.
If the testicles are itchy, you may have lice on pubic hair. Usually, pubic hair lice will spread through blankets, towels and clothing.
Don't scratch it! This is how to deal with itchy testicles
Scratching the itchy testicles will only cause the infection to spread and will even cause other new infections. Better, you consult a trusted dermatologist, so you will get. You can do some of the things below to prevent itching in the testicles:
- Clean the genital area and groin, everyday. Use antiseptic soap to prevent the occurrence of fleas and fungi.
- Do not let your genital area become moist, always dry it after making contact with the genitals with a cloth or a clean towel.
- Use clean underwear, replace it at least 2 to 3 times a day.
- Use clothes made of cotton to absorb sweat and avoid irritation around.
- Avoid sexual contact with the opposite sex if it is still attacked by itching (preventing additional itching due to new bacteria perching).
- Use clothes cleaning products with safe chemicals, so that irritation does not become more.
- If it is still itchy, it is better to see a doctor or buy a special drug for genital itching at the nearest pharmacy.
