Why is there moisture around the testicles?

Moisture around the testicles may be caused by strong secretion of sweat glands in the perineum, fungal infection, scrotal eczema, tinea cruris, prostatitis, etc. It can be improved by adjusting living habits, drug treatment, etc.

1. Strong secretion of sweat glands in the perineum

Male perineal sweat glands are densely distributed and have poor air permeability. When sitting for a long time or wearing tight pants, local sweat evaporation is blocked, which may lead to moisture. Wash and replace cotton breathable underwear in time when itching or odor occurs. If combined with bacterial infection, you need to use miconazole nitrate cream or bifonazole cream as antifungal as directed by your doctor.

2. Fungal infection

Fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum invade the scrotal skin and cause local erosion, desquamation and moisture. It may be related to shared bathing facilities or weakened immunity. After diagnosis, you need to use terbinafine spray or clotrimazole ointment, and boil and disinfect personal clothing. People with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels.

3. Scrotal eczema

People with allergic constitution may develop pimples and exudate after contact with chemical fibers or detergents, and scratching will aggravate the skin damage. In the acute phase, hydrocortisone cream can be applied for a short period of time as directed by the doctor, and for chronic lichenification, tacrolimus ointment is required. Avoid scalding with hot water and choose weakly acidic shower gel.

4. Tinea cruris

The annular erythema in the groin area will gradually spread to the scrotum, with raised edges and scales. The symptoms are aggravated by excessive sweating in summer. In addition to washing with ketoconazole lotion, in severe cases, itraconazole capsules can be taken orally. During treatment, the affected area should be kept dry to avoid secondary infection caused by scratching.

5. Prostatitis

Chronic prostatitis may cause perineal swelling and pain and abnormal sweating, which is related to pelvic congestion and autonomic nerve disorders. It needs to be diagnosed through prostatic fluid examination, and can be treated with tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules and Qianlieshutong capsules. A moderately warm sitz bath can help improve circulation.

You should choose loose and breathable cotton underwear every day, wash your perineum with warm water every day and dry it completely. Avoid riding a bicycle or sitting for long periods of time, and reduce your intake of spicy foods. If the humidity lasts for more than 2 weeks or ulcers, pus, etc. occur, you need to go to a dermatology or urology department to check for infectious lesions. Change clothes promptly after exercise, and sleep naked to enhance local heat dissipation.