Many men who have an active sex life, at least once in their lives faced with diseases of the urogenital area. The clinical symptoms of such pathologies not only worsen the state of he alth, but also have a negative impact on the general psycho-emotional state of the stronger sex. Itching, as well as burning in the scrotum, can indicate the development of a wide variety of diseases, not only of the genitourinary, but also of other systems and organs.
Some representatives of the stronger sex do not go to the doctor with such a complaint because of embarrassment, but ignoring it can cause the progression of the disease and the development of various complications. In this article, we will take a closer look at the causes of itching and burning in the scrotum, as well as how to get rid of such an unpleasant symptom.
Non-pathological factors
When burning and itching of the skin on the scrotum occurs, special attention should be paid to general well-being, and also to note the absence or presence of other symptoms. If a man hasthere was a burning sensation in the scrotum, but at the same time he feels great, he has no disorders during urination, sexual intercourse, there is no swelling or rash in the intimate area, then most likely this will not be a symptom of some dangerous disease. The impact of some specific factors of the external and internal environment can provoke such sensations. These include the following.
Poor hygienic care of your genitals
If you do not want to face itching and burning in the scrotum, then you should wash the penis, perineum, scrotum, and also the perianal area at least once a day. If you do not follow the rules of intimate hygiene, you may experience subjective discomfort in the form of severe itching. In addition, in parallel with the burning sensation in the scrotum, an unpleasant odor may form. The secret of the sebaceous glands and sweat, accumulating, become an excellent environment for the reproduction and vital activity of harmful bacteria. All this will contribute to the development of infection.
Underwear of poor quality or the wrong size
The skin in the groin area is very delicate, so wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics and with rough seams can lead to unpleasant symptoms. Too tight panties rub the skin, causing a man to have a burning sensation on the scrotum.
Shaving irritation
Many modern representatives of the stronger sex use various methods of depilation of hair on the scrotum and pubis. Injury indelicate area provokes irritation, which is accompanied by itching. Burning and itching of the scrotum may occur after hair removal with a razor or special wax.
Allergy
An allergic reaction in the groin area in men can manifest itself on the powder that is used to wash underwear. In addition, burning of the skin of the scrotum can occur even after using the wrong shower gel or soap. Very often, allergic reactions accompany the contact of the skin of the scrotum and penis with flavors and dyes. That is why it is necessary to use hypoallergenic products to care for your intimate area, and in the case of hand washing, underwear must be rinsed thoroughly.
Food
Lack of trace elements and vitamins in the diet can also be expressed as unpleasant symptoms. Most often, redness and burning of the scrotum is observed if the menu is dominated by a large amount of fatty foods, as well as fast food.
If you notice an unpleasant symptom in yourself, which is not accompanied by any other complaints, then, first of all, it is necessary to exclude the influence of these above factors. But if the situation does not change after that, then you need to seek help from a dermatovenereologist.
Pathological factors
There are many different diseases that are accompanied by itching and burning. If you have a similar complaint, then you should not immediately think about the development of an infectious pathology, whichtransmitted sexually. A burning sensation in the scrotum may appear with diseases of the skin, endocrine organs. The most common pathological conditions are those described below.
Pediculosis
The main symptom of this disease is severe itching in the scrotum and pubis. The disease is provoked by infection with special pubic lice. In addition to intimate areas, lice can also affect the area of the armpits, the area on the chest and beard. You can become infected with these lice through sexual contact, as well as in the case of sharing underwear, towels or washcloths. Itching can intensify at night, and with the progression of the disease, scratches form on the skin. Small spots of pale blue or gray appear at the bite sites.
Herpetic lesion
The herpes virus is most often transmitted to people through sexual contact. The cause of severe itching in herpes is the formation of a rash on the skin. It represents bubbles which are located on the hyperemic, slightly edematous skin. In addition to itching, a man may experience soreness and burning, which are observed when the neoplasm matures. After infection, these symptoms may not appear for a long time. The clinical picture is most often observed in case of hypothermia or against the background of some concomitant infection in a man.
Genital candidiasis
In the case of candida infection in men, the head of the penis is mainly affected. But in rare casesthe spread of the pathological process can occur on the skin of the scrotum. The disease manifests itself in the form of a white coating on edematous, hyperemic skin. Main complaints: burning, itching, soreness in the affected area. Candidiasis can be contracted through sexual intercourse. If the pathogen enters a he althy male body, candidiasis may not develop.
Psoriasis
The disease is severe among men, because it affects not only the physiological, but also the psycho-emotional sphere, as the appearance of the genitals is disturbed. As a rule, symptoms are observed not only in the genital area, but also on other parts of the body. The main reason for the development of this pathology has not yet been elucidated. It is believed that the predisposing factor is heredity, severe stress, failure in the immune system. When the disease appears itchy red spots and peeling of the skin.
Chlamydia
This disease can be identified by frequent urge to urinate. And during this process, there is severe pain, burning in the scrotum.
Diagnosis
So, we have considered the possible causes of burning of the scrotum. The left and right area in the intimate area may itch in the event of the development of any disease, or due to the action of simple physiological factors that were discussed above. However, it is necessary to seek advice from a dermatovenereologist if these symptoms do not go away or others have joined them.
Before treating burning in the scrotum, doctormust examine the genitals, as well as carry out diagnostic procedures to identify the causative agent of a possible infection. If there is a suspicion of a herpetic lesion of the scrotum or candidiasis, a swab is taken from the affected area without fail. The material is examined by ELISA or PCR, microscopic examination is carried out. If a man has other symptoms, such as frequent urination, discharge from the urethra, sexual dysfunction, then it is also necessary to take a swab from the urethra, to do an ultrasound of the scrotum and prostate.
Features of treatment
The key point in the treatment of itching and burning of the scrotum, which were provoked by the ingress of some infectious agent into the male body, is to fight the main pathogen. In the case of a herpetic infection, special antiviral drugs for local and systemic effects are used. In most cases, experts prescribe creams that contain acyclovir in their composition. In addition, Acyclovir tablets, which is used for oral administration, may be prescribed.
As for candidiasis, it is treated with antimycotic drugs. For systemic effects on the body, Fluconazole or Ketoconazole is prescribed. Creams and ointments with imidazole derivatives are used locally. Dosage and duration of therapy are prescribed only by the attending physician. This will depend on the severity of the disease.
Therapy of skin diseases is carried outcomplex, it will depend on the severity and type of pathology. Use symptomatic therapy to eliminate redness and itching. Immunomodulatory drugs, physiotherapy and vitamins may also be prescribed. In the case of pubic pediculosis, treatment is based on getting rid of hair in the groin area, as well as the perianal area. After that, the skin is treated with special means that are aimed at combating lice.
