Why is the foreskin of the glans penis itchy?

The symbol of man is the male reproductive organ penis. The penis is composed of three cavernous bodies, and the outermost layer of skin is called foreskin. The foreskin has the function of protecting the glans penis, but too long foreskin will affect the development of the penis. Therefore, many men will have the foreskin wrapped around the glans penis cut off when they are young or in adulthood. Itching of the glans foreskin is a condition that many men have experienced. So, what is the reason for itching of the glans foreskin?

Itching and peeling of the glans is common in glansitis, which is very common in life. The formation of glansitis is often seen in fungal infections and can be transmitted through sexual contact. Since female patients are prone to candidal vaginitis, many male friends have developed glansitis during sexual life.

Fungal glansitis is mainly manifested by red patches on the glans, accompanied by papules. The red patches have neat edges. In severe cases, there will be peeling. The glans is usually red and itchy. If you turn the foreskin up, you will see erosion and increased exudate. In addition to being transmitted through sexual contact, fungal glansitis is also common in patients with diabetes, patients with low immunity, and patients who use antibiotics for a long time.

Among patients with glansitis, adolescent males are more common. How can we prevent the occurrence of glansitis in life? Especially for male friends with foreskin that is too long, they must pay attention to personal hygiene and clean the foreskin and glans regularly. Female friends should also clean the perineum regularly. If gynecological inflammation is found, timely treatment should be sought to avoid infecting sexual partners through sexual transmission. In addition, wearing condoms during sexual intercourse can also prevent the occurrence of glansitis.

In short, keeping yourself clean and paying attention to hygiene can prevent the occurrence of balanitis in many cases. Even if you accidentally suffer from fungal balanitis, you can be completely cured by paying attention to daily care, frequently turning up the foreskin, and applying local antifungal drugs. The key to treatment is to be patient and persevere, and not to do it intermittently.