Itching in the penis is an extremely unpleasant symptom that can really prevent any man from leading a full, quiet life. If it does not go away even for several days, you should consult a doctor. Because itching, especially when combined with other symptoms, may indicate a serious illness. Now we will talk about the reasons for which it may occur, about other signs of dangerous ailments and about treatment.
Causes
By no means always an itch in the penis appears as a symptom of some disease. The most common causes are:
- Wearing synthetic or tight underwear.
- The use of potent drugs.
- Stressful situations.
- Allergy to used hygiene products.
- Overheating or hypothermia.
- Disregard for personal hygiene.
- Improper nutrition, abuse of junk food and alcohol.
- Mechanical damage.
As a rule, after eliminating the cause of the occurrence, the itching disappears. Special specialized treatment is not required.
Emergency measures
Not everyone has the opportunity to immediately go to the doctor, who will help to find out the cause of the itching on the skin of the penis. In this case, you must perform the following steps:
- To refuse sex. Even if the man is decent and he has one and only partner. So it will be possible to prevent the spread of infection (it is possible that it is the cause of itching).
- Wash your body thoroughly with an intimate hygiene product (not soap!). Repeat this 2-3 times a day, and more often.
- Change linen at least once a day. Wear only one that fits the size (does not squeeze anything), and is also not made of synthetics. Wash laundry separately from other clothing.
- Dress for the weather. The scrotum and penis should not be cold or overheated.
- Diversify your diet with wholesome food.
- Get rid of bad habits.
If after 2-3 days of such a regimen the itching and burning of the penis did not go away, you need to go to the urologist for a consultation.
Candidiasis
This disease is also known as thrush. Men are exposed to it at times less than women. This is a fast and easily treatable disease. It is not particularly dangerous, but ignoring it is not recommended. The first symptom is precisely the itching in the penis, inside it. Then the following symptoms appear:
- Soreness and redness in the head area.
- Plaque of white color and curdled consistency.
- Swelling of the foreskin.
- Pain during intercourse and urination.
- Thick mucus from the urethra.
Ointments and creams are used to treat candidiasis. The most effective are Pimafucin, Nystatin, and Clotrimazole. The use of drugs such as Mikosist, Nystatin, and Fluconazole, as well as parenteral administration of Amphotericin B, also helps.
Balanitis
This is inflammation of the glans penis, which often provokes narrowing of the foreskin or its inflammation (balanoposthitis). It occurs due to the accumulation of secretions that reduce friction of the head. It is more common in young boys, but older boys also encounter it.
Symptoms are as follows:
- Itching of the glans penis.
- Discharges from the urethra of a purulent nature with a bad smell.
- Swelling and hyperemia.
- Cramps that accompany urination.
- Penile sores.
- Pain when walking.
- Crusts, cracks and papules.
- Peeling.
- General weakness and malaise.
- Enlarged inguinal lymph nodes.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Rashes.
There are many varieties of balanitis. It can be chlamydial, erosive, allergic, circinoma, xerotic, etc. Its exact appearance, as well as subsequent treatment, will be determined by the doctor after examination and diagnosis.
But, as a rule, antibiotics are used in the treatment of balanitis - Nitroxoline, Furagin, Biseptol, Erythromycin, Levomycetin, etc. Ointments are also used - zinc, tetracycline, as well as Levomekol and " Betamethasone. " Effective creams such as Clotrimazole, Triderm, Pimafucort, Zalain, Synthomycin and Acriderm.
Herpes
This virus, once it enters the body, remains in it forever, even if a person is cured. It can recur, and therefore protection and treatment should not be neglected. Symptoms are as follows:
- Itching of the penis, burning and flushing.
- Vesicles filled with fluid.
- Temperature rise.
- Poor appetite.
- Sharp weakness and fatigue.
- Headache.
- Discomfort during urination.
- Enlarged lymph nodes, swelling of the mucous membranes.
The consequences of started herpes are very different - cystitis, impotence, proctitis, prostate cancer, infertility, neurosis, etc. For treatment, as a rule, “Acyclovir”, “Zovirax”, “Virolex”, “Famciclovir”, “Valacyclovir” are prescribed . For the treatment of rashes, it is recommended to use Panavir gel and Gerpeferon ointment.
Chlamydia
Another sexually transmitted disease, the presence of which may indicate an itch. Only it is felt only in one place - near the opening of the urethra. You may suspect that this is a sign of chlamydia if, in the period from 1 to 4 weeks before his appearance, the man had unprotected sex with an unverified partner.
You need to be alert if there are such manifestations:
- Pain during urination. It is insignificant, but it is impossible not to notice it.
- Scanty discharge from the head. As a rule, they are colorless, but they are also yellowish.
- Testicular swelling.
- Urine becomes darker, purulent streaks are sometimes observed.
- Discharge from the anus and pain in the same area (if chlamydia affects the rectum).
- Intermittent discomfort in the scrotum, lower back, and urethra.
- Temperature increase to 37.5 ° C.
- Intoxication of the body, decline in performance.
As a rule, Azithromycin, Josamycin, Erythromycin, Doxycycline and Ampicillin are prescribed for the treatment of chlamydia. In addition to one or another antibiotic, the doctor may prescribe an antifungal agent (usually, “Fluconazole”) or an immunomodulator (“Interferon”). To eliminate discharge from the urethra, local drugs that have an antimicrobial effect are used. If a man can not use strong antibiotics, fluoroquinolones or macrolides can become an alternative.
Pubic lice
This is another unpleasant disease, the presence of which may indicate an itch in the penis. The symptom does not occur immediately - the incubation period lasts about 1 month. But then everything starts to itch. And not only the penis, but also the pubis, hips, upper body, even a mustache with a beard.
The following symptoms may also be observed:
- Blue spots. With a diameter they can reach 1 cm. They are formed as a result of a small hemorrhage, the cause of which is the exhaustion of blood parasites.
- The rash is allergic.
- The appearance of lice and larvae on the skin and underwear.
For the treatment and destruction of parasites, therapeutic shampoos, soap, sprays and ointments are used. Doctors usually prescribe Medifox, Pedillin, Veda-2, Nittifor, Vitar and Spray Pax.
Urethritis
This disease is characterized by damage to the urethra. The reasons can be very different. Urethritis is provoked by staphylococcal and streptococcal microorganisms, E. coli, gonococci, mycoplasmas, ureaplasmas, etc. Even cytoscopy, urethroscopy, and allergies can provoke its appearance. There are dozens of reasons, and only a doctor can establish them.
Symptoms also vary. But such signs are almost always observed:
- Itching of the penis.
- Discharges from the urethra of a purulent or mucous nature.
- Redness and adhesion of the lips of the urethra.
- The appearance of ejaculate or blood in the urine.
- Edema.
- Pain during urination.
Depending on the type of urethritis, antibiotics are prescribed. They are selected taking into account the pathogen. Drug treatment is combined with local antiseptic therapy. The patient should rinse the glans penis with special antiseptic solutions. It is also recommended to do 20-minute baths with the same means. Furatsilin and chamomile broth are best suited.
Diabetes
For many, the fact that red spots on the penis and itching are also signs of a serious endocrine disease associated with impaired glucose uptake may be a discovery. Why does this symptom appear in diabetes mellitus? Everything is simple. With this disease, sugar appears in the urine. Normally, it should not be there. As a result, the composition of urine changes, and therefore it becomes an excellent medium for the reproduction of various kinds of microorganisms.
Moreover, urine, getting into the urethra, and then on the skin of the penis, irritates it. It manifests itself in itching and burning. That is why the doctor, having heard such complaints from a man, will require blood and urine to be given to check the sugar level.
But, of course, itching of the head of the penis does not become the first symptom of diabetes. The following signs also indicate its presence:
- Unquenchable thirst and urination too frequent.
- Dehydration.
- Dry mouth.
- Cardiopalmus.
- Weakness.
- Reduced healing of cuts and wounds.
- Drowsiness.
- Nausea, sometimes vomiting.
- Frequent breathing, often with the smell of acetone.
- Visual impairment.
- Fast and unreasonable weight loss.
Other reasons
Pruritus of the head of the penis may indicate the presence of other health problems. It is often provoked by ailments of a non-infectious nature. For example, diseases of the blood, bladder, kidney, or even oncology. In these cases, itching is caused by changes in the composition of urine and blood.
A special case of discomfort in the penis is a mental illness. If a man complains of itching, but the doctor, examining him, does not find an adequate reason, he can send him to a psychiatrist. This is necessary to exclude diseases associated with the psyche.
Diagnostics
To determine the reason why a man developed an itching of the penis, he needs to go to a urologist or venereologist. After the doctor asks questions of a general nature, and also conducts a visual examination, tests will be prescribed. Their list is long:
- General examination of urine and blood.
- Determination of blood glucose.
- Bacteriological examination of a smear taken from the urethra. This is necessary to identify the pathogen.
- A study on the presence of a man with sexually transmitted infections.
- Urinalysis according to Nechiporenko.
- Urethroscopy
- Three glass sample.
- Polymerase chain reaction of secretions.
- Sowing urine.
- Immuno-enzyme analysis.
Of course, not all of the above will have to go through. As a rule, it is possible to determine the cause of redness and itching of the head of the penis by studying the composition of urine. But all cases are individual.
Folk remedies
You can try to remove the itching of the penis in men using your own means. There are several popular recipes:
- Dilute baking soda (2 tbsp.) In warm water (500 ml), add fir oil and calendula tincture there for about 10-15 drops. Rinse the penis with a solution in the morning and evening.
- Select large aloe leaves, rinse, remove needles. To cut in half. Apply to the site of itching for 5-10 minutes. This simple remedy has a calming and antibacterial effect. Repeat several times a day.
- According to 2 tbsp. l dry chamomile and hypericum pour a liter of water. Send to the fire and boil for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature. Rinse the organ several times a day with this decoction. You can make short baths.
- Mix 50 grams of olive oil and 1 tbsp. l calendula Leave to insist for 1 week. Shake periodically. Then smear the itchy place twice a day.
These funds are effective and really able to remove the itching and redness of the penis. But not one of them affects the cause of this manifestation. All funds have only a local effect. So you still need to see a doctor.