

Apart from these it may occur in case of sexually transmitted diseases (eg, genital herpes, genital warts which is sexually transmitted disease caused by human papilloma virus presenting as small, flesh coloured bumps on skin and syphilis which is sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium Treponema pallidum. Viral infection (an example is genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus presenting with sores on genitals that are itchy and painful) is yet another reason linked with it. It may also occur from pubic lice (in this case tiny insects also called crabs lay eggs in the pubic hair and infect the genital region.) These lice can be transmitted when a person comes in contact with infected clothes, linens, towels, toilets and also through sexual contact with an infected person). Use of certain products like soaps, lubricants, douches and creams may lead to itching in some cases. An example is balanitis means an inflammation of the foreskin or the head of the penis. Here contact dermatitis is an example that causes a skin rash when skin comes in contact with an allergen or some irritant like a chemical substance.Īnother cause for it can be an inflammatory skin disease. Secondly, it can arise from skin allergies. It presents with an itchy red rash that may also have flakes on it and peeling of the skin too. Mainly jock itch also called tinea cruris which is a fungal infection in the groins, and upper inner thighs can extend to scrotum of the males. One of the main reasons behind it is fungal infection. There are various reasons that can cause itching in the male genitals. In some cases, a burning sensation may be present along with itching. Sometimes eruptions, bumps, sores, flakiness may be present too, and these can be painful. Homeopathic remedies for genital itching are prepared from naturally occurring substances, making them safe, gentle and effective.


It can occur in any part of the male genital area. Genital itching is a very common complaint experienced by a number of males.
