There are small red bumps on the scrotum

Everyone has a different physique, so some discomfort symptoms are inevitable. Some friends report that they have small red bumps on their scrotum, sometimes accompanied by itching. This may be scrotal eczema caused by bacterial infection. Generally, sensitive skin, endocrine disorders, and taking allergy-prone drugs can cause this phenomenon. So what should I do if I have small red bumps on my scrotum?

The causes of scrotal eczema are relatively complex, including internal and external factors.

1. Internal factors

People with allergic constitution, those who are under long-term mental stress and those who have great mood swings are prone to this disease; in addition, people with certain diseases, such as chronic digestive system diseases, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders, are also prone to this disease under the influence of external factors.

2. External factors

(1) The underwear factor is mainly due to the unreasonable design of traditional men's underwear.

(2) Drug factors Drug factors are the main cause of certain eczemas, especially eczematous drug eruptions.

treat

1. Medication

Since scrotal eczema is related to allergies like eczema in other parts of the body, medications used to treat allergies can be used to treat scrotal eczema. For example, some commonly used antihistamines include cyproheptadine, chlorpheniramine, loratadine, cetirizine, etc. Topical medications are mainly some weak corticosteroid ointments, such as triamcinolone ointment.

2. Scrotal care

Avoid re-irritating the area, avoid scratching the area with your hands as much as possible, do not use hot water or soapy water to clean the area, and do not apply highly irritating drugs locally. Pay special attention to not applying hormone drugs locally casually, as these can easily worsen or relapse the disease. Avoid eating some irritating foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, strong tea, coffee, alcohol and other foods and drugs that are prone to cause allergies.

prevention

Scrotal eczema is a stubborn disease that is difficult to cure, so prevention of it is very necessary.

1. Choose underwear with good ventilation and heat dissipation

Do not wear tight underwear such as scrotal bag underwear. Change and wash your underwear promptly, especially after exercise.

2. When there is scrotal itching

The most taboo for this disease is scratching, rubbing, friction, scalding, etc. Hot water, soap, salt water, alkaline water, etc. should not be used. Iodine, ringworm medicine, garlic and other irritants should not be used externally. As long as you can ensure that you do not scratch or irritate the skin, many patients can quickly improve.

You can use the treatment method of soothing the liver and purging the liver, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. You can use Longdan Xiegan Pills and Ginseng Jianpi to treat it. External medications can be applied topically with ketoconazole cream, which will be of great help to your situation. It is related to not paying attention to hygiene, sitting for long periods of time, sweating, eating too spicy food, smoking and drinking. It is recommended to wash it with warm salt water at night and apply some skin-clearing ointment.