Your doctor will usually prescribe emollients and topical steroids (steroid creams and ointments) to treat genital and perianal eczema. Emollients can be applied to the genital area as often as required. They should be reapplied after bathing and showering.
What causes eczema on private parts?
Vulvar dermatitis happens when the soft folds of skin around the opening of the vagina become red, painful, and itchy. Dermatitis can be caused by heat or wetness or can be a reaction to scented soaps, powders, creams, toilet paper, spermicides, or clothing. A skin condition, such as eczema, also can cause dermatitis.
What causes male eczema?
What causes penile eczema? Eczema is caused by your genetics and environment. Many people affected by eczema have a mutation in the gene responsible for creating filaggrin. This protein creates a protective barrier on the top layer of skin.
Can eczema affect your private parts?
Eczema describes a range of skin conditions that cause itchy inflammation. When it affects the genitals, it is referred to as genital eczema. It can occur in both males and females, and lead to red, sore skin and irritation in the genital area.27 Aug 2021
Can you get eczema on your private parts?
In addition to the vulva, genital eczema frequently affects the skin around the opening of the anus and the skin between the cheeks of the buttocks (perianal eczema). If you think you have eczema in the genital area, please see your doctor for an examination, so you can be correctly diagnosed and treated.