Apply a wet, cold cloth to your penis for 5 to 10 minutes, or apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel. This remedy may relieve itching caused by scabies, contact dermatitis, or an ingrown hair. A few home remedies may soothe an itch and stop inflammation.
SWIMMERS ITCH ON PENIS SKIN
And if you scratch too much, there’s the risk of injury and possible skin infection. Scratching can relieve a penis itch, but this relief may only be temporary. Other symptoms of urethritis include frequent urination, difficulty urinating, and blood in the semen. This is inflammation of the tube (urethra) that carries urine from the bladder to the outside the body. Ingrown hairĪn ingrown hair at the base of the penis can itch and produce a soft bump or a painful blister. Some men also experience painful urination. Other symptoms include soreness, itchiness, redness, and swelling. Balanitisīalanitis is inflammation of the glands of the penis. Along with itching, contact dermatitis can cause dry skin, a red genital rash, and tiny bumps. This can include soaps, fragrances, and fabric. Contact dermatitisĬontact dermatitis is a rash that may develop on your penis if you come in contact with an allergen. Scabies causes an intense itch, and you may notice tiny burrow tracks on your penis. These mites tend to burrow in the folds of the skin, but can also burrow in the skin around the penis and male genital area. Scabies is a condition where tiny mites burrow underneath the skin’s surface. This causes itchy, red patches of scaly skin. Skin cells develop too quickly with this condition, resulting in the accumulation of skin cells on the skin’s surface. Psoriasis is another chronic skin condition that can affect the penis. It can cause itchy, flat-topped bumps or blisters. Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that affects the hair, nails, and skin, including the penis. Genital warts are flesh-colored, resemble cauliflower, and can sometimes itch and bleed during intercourse. These small bumps are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease. Along with itching under the foreskin and the tip of the penis, this condition can cause burning, redness, a rash, and cottage cheese-like discharge under the foreskin. Candidiasis (male thrush)Īlso known as a male yeast infection, candidiasis can develop on the head of the penis. Bumps are normally flat-topped, pin-sized, and flesh-colored. Lichen nitidus is inflammation of the skin cells that causes tiny bumps on different parts of the body, including the penis. Along with itching, an outbreak can produce tiny clusters of fluid-filled blisters. The virus can lie dormant in the body for years, so some people infected with HSV don’t know. Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), can trigger pain and itching in the genital area and on the penis.
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