Skin Conditions
Pruritus scroti
Mild
ICD-10: L29 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: अंडकोश में खुजली · தமிழ்: விதைப்பை அரிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವೃಷಣಕೋಶದ ತುರಿಕೆ · తెలుగు: వృషణ తగిలింపు · বাংলা: অণ্ডকোষের চুলকানি · मराठी: अंडकोषाची खाज · ગુજરાતી: અંડકોશની ખંજવાળ
About this condition
Persistent itching of the scrotal area that can be caused by various factors including fungal infections, skin conditions, allergies, or poor hygiene. While usually not serious, the constant urge to scratch can be distressing and interfere with daily activities. Proper diagnosis is important to identify the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.
Common symptoms
scrotal itching
genital itching
persistent itching
scratching urge
irritation in private area
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | अंडकोश में खुजली · जननांग में खुजली · गुप्तांग खुजली · अंडकोष खुजली |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | விதைப்பை அரிப்பு · ஆண் பிறப்புறுப்பு அரிப்பு · அரிப்பு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವೃಷಣಕೋಶದ ತುರಿಕೆ · ಜನನಾಂಗ ತುರಿಕೆ · ಖಾಸಗಿ ಭಾಗ ತುರಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వృషణ తగిలింపు · జననాంగ దురద · ప్రైవేట్ భాగం దురద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অণ্ডকোষের চুলকানি · যৌনাঙ্গ চুলকানি · গোপনাঙ্গ চুলকানি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अंडकोषाची खाज · जननेंद्रियाची खाज · खाजगी भागाची खाज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અંડકોશની ખંજવાળ · જનનાંગમાં ખંજવાળ · ખાનગી ભાગમાં ખંજવાળ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pruritus scroti?
scrotal itching, genital itching, persistent itching, scratching urge, irritation in private area.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen
Is Pruritus scroti common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Pruritus scroti?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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