Scrotal eczema, or scrotal dermatitis, is a noncontagious, itchy, and dry skin condition that affects the scrotum, the sac of skin containing the testicles. It can also involve the penis, groin, inner thighs, and around the anus. Eczema is a broad term doctors use to describe a condition causing itchy and inflamed skin. Scrotal dermatitis may be due to atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, or a combination of more than one type of eczema. Scrotal eczema shares some of the same symptoms as eczema elsewhere on the body. This article explains these symptoms and how to treat and manage the condition. In scrotal eczema, the eczema flares occur on the scrotum, which is the skin around the sac that holds the testicles. Genital eczema may also affect the penis, groin, and skin around the anus and buttocks. Eczema symptoms may vary depending on the condition's severity. People may experience periods where symptoms worsen and periods where they improve. When eczema wo...