Genital Itching in Men: Common Triggers and How to Treat It

The skin of the private part is soft and sensitive. In such a situation, allergy can occur on coming in contact with some things, such as soap, perfume and clothes. Allergies can cause dryness, rashes and pimples in the skin.

Herpes simplex virus is a sexually transmitted disease. This virus does not make any movement despite living in the body for many years. Therefore, its symptoms or effects are not visible for a long time. Often the first symptom is pain and itching in the private part. When the infection increases, it can cause blisters along with itching.

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Human papilloma virus is a sexually transmitted disease. Due to this infection, warts are formed that match the color of the private part and the surrounding skin. Along with itching, they can also bleed.

Itching and blisters can occur when hair rubs against the skin in the private part. Often after cutting the hair, the sharp ends of the small hairs start pricking. These can also cause trouble. Also, if the hair grows too long, then one may have to face itching due to the sweat coming in it.

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Small insects called Sarcoptes get buried in the skin layer. The disease caused by this is called scabies. In some cases, these insects can also get buried in the private part and the surrounding skin. They cause a lot of itching. These insects can be detected by looking at the skin closely, because they make small hole-like marks.

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Psoriasis is a serious problem in which skin cells start growing in large quantities. These cells then start appearing like a new layer on the skin. This layer causes itching and red spots.

Lichen planus affects not only the skin but also the hair and nails. It mainly spreads quickly on soft skin, such as the private parts. It causes itching on the skin and rashes and blisters also form.

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Pimples form on that part of the body due to inflammation in the skin cells. This can also happen on the skin of the private parts. This condition is called lichen nitidus. These pimples are small, pimple-like and skin-colored.

Yeast infection occurs due to not cleaning the private parts properly. It is also called candidiasis. Mostly it occurs on the upper part of the penis. When it occurs, itching, burning and rashes appear under the skin. Pus can also come out from these pimples if the infection increases.

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Some medicines are also available in the market, which help in relieving itching. Along with antibiotic and antifungal medicines, steroid cream or antihistamine medicine can also help in the treatment of itching in the private part to reduce itching and swelling in the skin.

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When there is a lack of water in the skin, it starts cracking, due to which itching, burning and redness occurs. This can also happen in the private part of men. This condition is called eczema. Anti-itch emollients work to keep the skin hydrated, which reduces itching and burning. Anti-itch emollient creams like Aquaphor can be applied directly on the private parts.

This treatment is mainly used for itching and irritation caused by psoriasis. Using this phototherapy, the rapidly growing skin cells in psoriasis can be stopped to some extent. This treatment is usually painless.

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Baking soda proves beneficial in getting rid of yeast infection. For this, mix 1 cup of baking soda in lukewarm water and make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected skin, let it dry and then wash it off.

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Apple cider vinegar is effective in preventing itching and irritation caused by psoriasis. For this, mix equal amounts of water and apple cider vinegar. Apply the prepared mixture on the swollen area and let it dry. After that, wash it with water. Just keep in mind that if there is any kind of injury or scratch on the skin, do not do this remedy. This can burn the skin.

In case of itching, wet a cloth in cold water and apply it on the itchy area for 5-10 minutes. Apart from this, cold compress can also be done by placing ice in a towel. Keep in mind that ice should not be applied directly on the skin. This recipe provides relief from itching caused by allergy, hair in the private part and swelling in the private part.

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