Question:
My name is Boon. I always feel itchy on my scrotum, especially at night, it has been half a year, scrotum’s skin is fine, however I could see my scrotum has more wrinkles and darker in color. What can I do?

Answer:
The scrotal skin is made up of fine non –keratinized skin (skin that is not hardened) without fatty layer but a layer of smooth muscle known as the Dartos layer that gives the wrinkle to the skin when the muscle contract. The scrotal skin is so fine that you can actually see the fines blood vessels underneath. It also has a pigmented layer that gives the darker shade to the skin when compared to the other parts of the body. If the skin is dry it becomes itchy and when you start to scratch, it gets irritated and the skin becomes hardened (appeared wrinkled) and darker. If the irritation subsides then the scrotal skin will return to its normal condition. Dryness cans cause irritation and it is advisable to keep the scrotal skin moist by applying moisturizer after bath. If the itchiness area of the skin is moist you probably have eczema and you probably will have to see your family doctor for treatment. Another condition that can cause scrotal itchiness is ‘jock itch’ which is caused by fungus or bacteria. This also needs consultation with the doctor.