What are the causes of wet scrotum in men?

Moisture in the male scrotum may be related to physiological or pathological factors. Common causes include strong local sweat gland secretion, scrotal eczema, chronic prostatitis, varicocele, tinea cruris, etc. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly to determine the cause of the disease and follow the doctor's instructions for targeted treatment.

1. Strong local sweat gland secretion

The sweat glands in the scrotal skin are densely distributed. If you sit for a long time, wear non-breathable underwear or be in a high temperature environment, sweat may not evaporate smoothly. Physiological dampness usually does not cause itching or redness, and can be relieved by keeping the area clean and dry. It is recommended to choose pure cotton breathable underwear and avoid sitting for a long time.

2. Scrotal eczema

Allergic skin diseases may cause scrotal skin erythema, papules and exudation, and obvious moisture may be seen in the acute phase. It may be related to contact with chemical fiber materials and detergent residues, which may manifest as severe itching. You can use hydrocortisone butyrate cream, tacrolimus ointment and other topical medications as directed by your doctor to avoid scratching irritation.

3. Chronic prostatitis

Pelvic congestion may lead to scrotal hyperhidrosis through nerve reflexes, often accompanied by frequent urination and perineal distension and pain. It is necessary to confirm the diagnosis through prostatic fluid examination. You can take Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained-release Capsules, Qianlieshutong Capsules and other drugs as directed by your doctor, and use warm water sitz baths to improve circulation.

4. Varicocele

Venous return disorder may increase the temperature of the scrotum, causing a moist and sticky feeling, and vermiform varicose veins may be seen when standing. For mild cases, you can wear Tuomailin scrotal trousers. For severe cases, high spermatic vein ligation is required to avoid damage to the spermatogenic function of the testicles.

5. Tinea cruris

When fungal infection spreads to the scrotum, annular erythema with scaling and raised and moist edges will appear. It needs to be differentiated from eczema, and hyphae can be seen on microscopic examination. Bifonazole cream can be used externally or itraconazole capsules can be taken orally. Clothes need to be boiled and disinfected to prevent recurrence.

Daily care should be taken to clean the scrotum with warm water and dry it thoroughly every day, and avoid using alkaline lotions. Reduce the intake of spicy foods and sedentary workers should get up and move every hour. If the humidity lasts for more than two weeks or is accompanied by odor, ulcers and other symptoms, you need to go to a dermatology or urology department for fungal culture, ultrasound and other examinations if necessary. Do not use strong hormone ointments on your own as this may worsen the condition.