Future Health Frontiers Q&A Men’s Health

Why are the testicles red and itchy?

Asked by:Leviathan

Asked on:Apr 07, 2026 08:39 AM

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  • Pegasus Pegasus

    Apr 07, 2026

    A man's scrotum is a very important male reproductive organ, and some men experience scrotal itching. So is itching in the scrotum a sexually transmitted disease? What is itching in the scrotum? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

    1. This condition may be caused by male genital eczema, because the skin of the male genitals will be red, swollen, and itchy. At the same time, many papules and blisters the size of needles and millet grains will appear. After these foreign bodies are damaged, fluid will leak out, making the patient feel itchy.

    2. People who often do strenuous activities are more likely to suffer from this kind of symptoms, especially in hot weather. Because the breathability of summer clothes is not very good, they are often soaked in sweat and rub against underwear, which can cause itching in the male genitals.

    3. What causes scrotal itching? Scrotal inflammation caused by bacteria, such as trichomoniasis, tinea cruris that invades the scrotum, can all cause scrotal itching.

    4. The environment in daily life and work is humid, and the air humidity is relatively high; it is cold or hot, sweating more, scratching too much, etc.

    5. Neurodermatitis and eczema in the pudendal area may cause itching.

    6. Vitamin b22 deficiency can cause scrotal inflammation. The vagina exhibits changes such as erythema, dryness, scaling, papules, and scarring, along with itching. At the same time, angular stomatitis, glossitis and oral ulcers can also occur.

    Men should seek immediate treatment at the early stage of scrotal itching. After understanding the cause of scrotal itching, male friends should make adjustments to their lifestyle, office environment and other aspects based on their own actual conditions to prevent the occurrence of scrotal itching from the source. Common medications for scrotal itching include Piyanping ointment, loratadine, etc. Patients should consult a physician before applying.

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