Athena Itching on both sides of the testicles can be treated by keeping the area clean and dry, choosing breathable clothing, avoiding excessive scratching, using topical drugs, and seeking medical examination. Itching on both sides of the testicles may be related to scrotal eczema, fungal infection, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, allergic reactions and other causes.
1. Keep the area clean and dry
Wash the testicles and perineal area daily with warm water and avoid using alkaline soaps or harsh lotions. Gently pat dry after cleansing, using fragrance-free talcum powder if necessary to keep it dry. Moist environments tend to breed bacteria and fungi, and cleaning can reduce the probability of skin irritation and infection.
2. Choose breathable clothing
Wear loose cotton underwear to avoid chemical fiber clothing from rubbing against your skin. Change sweaty clothes promptly after exercise, and choose loose pajamas to maintain ventilation when sleeping. Local hot weather can cause sweat to accumulate and aggravate itching symptoms.
3. Avoid excessive scratching
When itching, you can use your palms to pat instead of scratching, and trim your nails to prevent skin damage. Repeated scratching can cause the skin to thicken and form lichen, which may lead to secondary infection. Apply a cold compress or apply a menthol anti-itch cream to temporarily relieve discomfort.
4. Use topical drugs
For fungal infections, you can use bifonazole cream or miconazole nitrate cream as directed by your doctor. For allergic dermatitis, you can apply hydrocortisone ointment for a short period of time. The affected area needs to be cleansed before using the medicine, and it should be applied in a thin layer and allowed to be absorbed. Avoid long-term continuous use of strong hormonal ointments.
5. Medical examination
If the itching lasts for more than two weeks or is accompanied by redness, swelling and exudation, a dermatologist is required to rule out scrotal eczema, jock itch and other diseases. Intractable itching may be related to systemic diseases such as diabetes and thyroid dysfunction. If necessary, blood needs to be drawn to check blood sugar and hormone levels.
You should avoid eating spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and alcohol on a daily basis. These foods may aggravate local blood vessel dilation and itching. Choose zinc-containing foods such as pumpkin seeds and oysters to help your skin repair. Avoid scalding with hot water when itching occurs, and the water temperature should be controlled below 37 degrees Celsius. It is not recommended to use folk remedies or antibiotic ointments before a clear diagnosis to prevent masking the condition or causing drug resistance. Itching that persists or worsens at night should alert you to the possibility of malignant tumors, and a pathological examination should be performed in a timely manner.
