What’s wrong with scrotal dampness? Beware of a red light for reproductive health! As the weather changes, many men find that their scrotum is always wet and feel very uncomfortable, so is scrotal dampness a normal phenomenon or not? In fact, scrotal dampness is a common physiological phenomenon in men, but not all scrotal dampness is normal, but may also be due to diseases such as prostatitis! Due to the similarity of symptoms, scrotal dampness is also easily confused with scrotal eczema, which is a skin disease that is not only unpleasant, but also harmful! Let’s learn more about scrotal dampness and scrotal eczema separately. The appropriate temperature for sperm production in the male testicles is 35°C. If the temperature is too high, the sperm production function will be impaired or even stopped completely, so the male scrotum is an important part of fertility, and the phenomenon of scrotal dampness is a natural law that cannot be avoided. But it is important to note that in some cases scrotal dampness is also a sign of disease! The scrotum has many skin folds, many sweat glands, strong sweat secretion, air circulation is not easy, if you do not pay attention to hygiene, wearing tight underwear for a long time will make the scrotal dampness aggravated; in addition, scrotal dampness is related to long-term sedentary without exercise, working in a hot and humid environment and varicocele, at the same time, scrotal dampness is also one of the symptoms of scrotal eczema, chronic prostatitis and other diseases. The actual scrotum is a normal physiological phenomenon or a manifestation of scrotal eczema, and it is advisable to go to a professional urology department for examination in time to avoid delaying treatment. The actual scrotum is a potential cause of prostatitis, epididymitis, vesiculitis, varicocele, scrotal eczema and also gynecological diseases to the spouse. The easiest and most direct way is to wear breathable, cotton underwear to keep the scrotum breathable and dry. If the scrotum is moist due to prostate, varicocele, or scrotal eczema, you should go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis and treat the situation according to the symptoms. In addition, the habit of bathing or washing the scrotum every day, not wearing tight pants, especially not wearing chemical fiber underwear, drinking less alcohol and eating less spicy food can reduce the scrotal skin vasodilation and increase sweating, thus improving the situation of scrotal dampness. Scrotal eczema is the most common skin disease of the scrotum and is also a common sexual organ skin disease in men, but it is not a sexually transmitted disease and can develop at all ages, most often in young adults, with the highest incidence in summer. Once the onset of the disease, the affected area is extremely itchy, and there are also papules and vesicles. The main symptom of scrotal eczema is an unbearable itch, especially in hot and humid environments! Many people are unable to tolerate scratching with their hands, which can easily lead to skin injury and thickening, a vicious cycle that can eventually affect testosterone production and even lead to varicocele and infertility. Scrotal eczema often develops to the entire scrotum, which is not only itchy but also prone to recurrence, causing great pain and inconvenience to patients.