People who are affected by male incontinence should pay special attention to their skin, an expert has claimed.

Dr Nancy Muller, executive director of the US National Association for Continence, told the Huffington Post that men with urinary incontinence tend to be more affected by skin irritation than women with the condition.

She revealed: "They have more problems with rashes and skin fungus, and often don't give enough attention to the perineal area around the scrotum."

The expert told the news provider that men can use moisturisers and barrier creams to prevent their skin from becoming dry and inflamed.

She added that men who use incontinence pads or pants should change them every few hours to reduce the risk of infection.

Dr Muller also noted that manufacturers of incontinence supplies "have recognised, finally, that the male anatomy is different from female", and that there is now a range of gender-specific products available to people with adult incontinence.

About five per cent of men in the UK are affected by some degree of urinary incontinence, according to figures reported on the NHS Choices website.