Itchy Male Organ: What Are Scabies Anyway?
An itchy male organ can be an occasional
annoyance, requiring a discreet scratch every now and then, or it can be more
aggressive, keeping a guy’s hands on his member constantly and requiring
medical attention to address it. One of the more annoying and persistent causes
of an itchy male organ is the presence of scabies, and guys concerned
about male organ health definitely
will want to know more about them. What are they? Where do they come from? And
most importantly, how does a guy get rid of them?
What
are scabies?
Many
people confuse scabies and midsection lice, but they are actually two different
things. Midsection lice (also called crabs) are tiny parasites (usually smaller
than 2 mm) that look somewhat like crabs. Scabies, on the other hand, is
actually the name of the condition caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) – but
people generally refer to the mites themselves as scabies. They are smaller
than lice, less than 1 mm, and tend to have a body with two parts to it –
although they’re so small it’s hard to get a good look at them.
Although
mites of both genders may be found on a person, it’s only the female mite that
causes scabies. The female likes to dig into a person’s skin, go down a layer
or so, and then lay her eggs. The presence of the mites causes an allergic
reaction, which almost always brings forth a rash and is also characterized by
extreme itching. Scratching them can cause them to become sore or infected, or
to crust over. Occasionally the mites’ burrowing may leave tiny lines on the
skin.
The
first time a person gets scabies, it may not occur until quite some time after
the mites have appeared, usually taking two to six weeks for the rash and
itching to start. But after that first time, if a person gets scabies again, it
can appear much earlier, often in 24 hours or so.
Where
do they come from?
So
just how does a guy get these little pests, especially on his treasured
manhood? Scabies are almost always passed on from one person to another through
direct skin-to-skin contact. And typically it takes an extended period of
contact for them to leap from one body to another. So if a guy with scabies was
in a crowded locker room and his member accidentally brushed against another
guy, there’d be little chance of passing on scabies. It’s more likely to happen
when he’s in bed with a partner. All that prolonged midsection contact could
lead to an itchy male organ. (Scabies are not always limited to the manhood
area, of course. They could be passed on during coupling from torsos rubbing
against each other, or from leg-to-leg contact, for example.)
Scabies
can be passed on through non-sensual contact as well, such as by using the
towels, clothing, etc. of an infected person.
How
to get rid of them
If a
guy suspects he has scabies, he should see a doctor promptly to confirm (or
disprove) his self-diagnosis. If scabies are present, the doctor will prescribe
appropriate medication. (No approved over-the-counter treatments are
available.) The medication is typically in the form of a lotion or cream.
Usually,
if one member of a household has scabies it is recommended that the other
members also get treatment.
An
itchy male organ, whether caused by scabies or other reasons, can be a major
pain. Regular use of a first rate male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and
safe for skin) can help alleviate some of the itching, especially from
more common causes. Be sure the crème contains both a high-end emollient (such
as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E), as keeping the skin
well moisturized helps reduce itching. The best crème will also contain alpha
lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant that fights free radicals and helps manhood
skin retain its health.
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