Itchy Male Organ: 5 Reasons a Man May Suffer from Member itching
It starts out as a tickle and quickly rages into a scratch fest.
However, member itching doesn’t help, and actually, makes an itchy male organ
worse. In order to give a big adios to the itch, a man first has to get to the
bottom of what’s causing it. Let’s talk about five reasons that could cause
itchy male organ and how to treat them.
Itchy Male
Organ Cause #1: Contact Dermatitis
What it
is: Contact
dermatitis is a fancy way of saying the skin does not like something. This
super itchy, red, bumpy rash on a man’s member can be caused by contact with an
allergen. Sometimes it can also ooze a clear or yellowish fluid caused by
dermal disruption.
How it’s
caught: Been camping lately? Using a new body wash or laundry detergent?
Even something as simple as getting some new towels or a new bed can cause
contact dermatitis. Latex latex barrier allergies are also known to cause this.
If a man starts to see a reaction within a few hours or days of adding
something new to his life, his itchy male organ may be due to contact
dermatitis.
How to treat
it: Identify
the trigger and stop using it or manage it in another way. While it will often
go away in a short time, keeping the area as clean as possible is the best way
to soothe the irritation. OTC hydrocortisone creams and oral antihistamines are
also helpful.
Itchy Male
Organ Cause #2: Chafing
What it
is: Friction
disturbs the skin barrier which then causes itty bitty cracks and tears in the
skin which get inflamed. Skin gets red and irritated but can also get scaly.
Score one for House Targaryen.
How it’s
caught: When skin rubs repeatedly, usually in the crotchal region, it
created friction. This can cause an especially fiery and uncomfortable road
rash on or near the member. PS – Runners experience this a lot.
How to treat
it: Treatment
is two-fold: prevent additional rubbing and protect the irritated skin. Using a
thick, very natural cream is recommended. It should be free of dyes, perfume,
and anything else that can irritate already inflamed skin. Also, “airing out”
is also recommended whenever possible. Yes, that means pulling a Donald Duck.
Itchy Male
Organ Cause #3: Fungal Infections
What it
is: It
can be red, shiny, and moist. If it’s a yeast infection, a man will
additionally notice some white discharge. Jock itch will also be moist.
However, some other fungal infections present in a dry and flaky and usually
start on the thighs.
How it’s
caught: It can be caused by an overgrowth of yeast, too much moisture in a
dark crevice (aka the junk), or in the case of jock itch, transmitted by
contact with a person with it or their towels, etc.
How to treat
it: Get
a topical antifungal cream and slather it on until the groin is a mushroom-free
zone. Be sure to keep the area as dry and possible and use cotton or moisture
wicking underwear.
Itchy Male
Organ Cause #4: Intertrigo
What it
is: If
the rash is deep, red, and raw, it could be Intertrigo. This is a (dark) magical
concoction of bacteria and fungus. Symptoms can also include stinging as well
as member itching.
How it’s
caught: In places that collect the most sweat, folds of the skin like the
groin and spare-tire under folds, an overgrowth of bacteria and fungus.
How to treat
it: Layer
creams. Use an antibacterial like Neosporin and an antifungal like Lotrimin to
defeat the bacteria and fungus. Using a zinc cream, like Destin or Boudreaux’s
Butt Paste, protects the skin from additional rubbing.
Itchy Male
Organ Cause #5: Pubic lice
What it
is: It’s
creepy and crawly and not what anyone wants to bring home from a beach
vacation. Intense member itching, irritation, and tiny white-grey or yellow
specks in the pubic hair mean pubic lice and they indeed look like microscopic
crabs wandering around a man’s downstairs.
How it’s
caught: They can be caught during amorous advances, sharing swimsuits, or
any other garment that goes member to member like towels or blankets.
How to treat
it: See
a doc for a medicated shampoo or lotion to wash those lice right out of that
pubic hair.
Looking to protect
delicate member skin and avoid rashes? A great way to keep genital skin
clear and calm is to use a genital health creme (health
professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which has been
clinically proven safe and mild for skin) on a daily basis.
Crèmes like these can strengthen the skin while protecting it from bacteria and
irritation. This is also an especially important part of self-care a man can
give himself not only feels good but is good for him.
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