Patient's question:
What is balanitis. I am quite overweight, so I have always been afraid of sweating a lot during hot weather. Now, sometimes the area around my scrotum feels a bit damp, which is very uncomfortable. Sometimes when the hairs are matted together, it makes walking uncomfortable, and it can also be itchy. Is this balanitis? What is balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Scrotal eczema is a common skin condition affecting the scrotum, also known as "dust devil" or "kidney wind." It occurs symmetrically on both sides and often affects the entire scrotum. The affected area is intensely itchy, with a prolonged course and recurrent episodes, making it difficult to cure. This condition is classified as either acute or chronic. The acute phase is equivalent to "dysenteric type," while the chronic phase is equivalent to "dry type." It often appears as acute swelling or dysenteric scrotitis due to excessive scratching or hot water washing. These acute conditions are recoverable, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition tends to recur easily after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medications appropriately, and adopt a healthy lifestyle with proper diet during the treatment period. We hope male patients can recover quickly!