Itchy frenulum

After men become adults, they should know about their reproductive health. Some boys will find that their frenulum is very itchy, but they don't know why. They are embarrassed to tell others, and they are worried about being laughed at. In fact, frenulum itching is a disease that many boys will face, but few people go to the doctor. Only when the disease worsens will they think of going to the hospital for treatment. So, what is the cause of frenulum itching?

1. What are the symptoms of balanitis?

1. Acute superficial balanoposthitis is characterized by local flushing at the onset, redness and swelling of the penis skin, and a burning and itching sensation in the glans. When the foreskin is turned back, the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans can be seen to be congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers can be seen, with foul-smelling milky white purulent secretions. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful, and the patient often has difficulty in moving. It may be accompanied by enlargement and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

2. Annular ulcerated balanoposthitis: Erythema can be seen on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may form superficial ulcers.

3. In case of Candida albicans balanitis, erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear, and there are erosions and exudates during acute attacks.

4. Trichomonas: Papules and erythema appear on the glans glans, which gradually expand and have clear edges. Small blisters the size of a needle can be seen on the erythema, and finally an erosive surface is formed.

2. What are the dangers of balanitis?

1. Harm to reproductive system health

Balanitis can easily lead to inflammation of organs such as prostatitis, orchitis, epididymitis, and vas deferens. If it is not treated effectively and promptly, combined infection will cause great harm to reproductive health.

2. Cause urinary system diseases

Balanitis can also easily cause ascending infection of the urinary system, which is generally common in cystitis, nephritis, pyelonephritis, etc., especially chronic balanitis that cannot be cured for a long time is most likely to cause urinary system diseases. Improper treatment in the acute stage can be life-threatening.

3. Cause sexual dysfunction

During the period of foreskin and glans inflammation, the sensory nerves of the glans are in a sensitive period. Coupled with the damage caused by the inflammation, it makes it easy to have premature ejaculation during sexual life, which can lead to impotence in the long run.

4. Cause male infertility

Due to the long-term stimulation of inflammatory factors on the regulation of sperm and sexual response in the reproductive system, as well as the inflammatory secretions hidden in the foreskin entering the vagina together with semen during sexual intercourse, the quality of semen is reduced and sperm and egg cells are destroyed, leading to male infertility.

5. Causes dry, obstructive balanitis

Sicca balanoposthitis is a more serious type of pathological injury of balanoposthitis. It not only destroys the normal physiological structure of the foreskin and glans, but also affects the aesthetics and sexual life of the couple. It is a common factor in premature ejaculation.