Why does the glans penis smell?

If the glans smells bad, the main reason is that you don't pay attention to personal hygiene and don't change your underwear in time. At this time, urine and secretion residue will be retained. In addition, if a man has a foreskin that is too long or has some infection, it may cause such symptoms. In addition to the odor, there may also be symptoms of frequent urination, urgency and stinging.

Why does the glans penis smell?

1. Infection

Infectious balanitis is the most common type of balanitis. The pathogens that cause this type of infection include bacteria, fungi or parasites. The most common fungus is Candida albicans. In addition to redness and swelling of the foreskin or glans, sometimes small, irregular, erosive white spots can be seen covering the surface of the glans. Balanitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis (parasite) is usually ulcerated. There is also an erosive type of balanitis due to bacterial infection, which is common in patients with foreskin. There is usually a foul-smelling secretion, and the surface of the glans will show many small, round and superficial erosions.

2. Drugs

Balanitis caused by drugs often causes itching and burning sensations, and the site of infection is not as large as infectious balanitis, but is a single or small area that is very superficial and similar to an abrasion with clear boundaries. The most important thing is that a certain drug has been taken before, among which tetracycline is the most common cause of balanitis.

3. Contact

Contact inflammation of the foreskin mainly occurs when using topical antiseptics or ointments.

4. External injuries

Injuries to the foreskin are mostly caused by being hit, being caught by a zipper, or being injured during sexual intercourse. At this time, the foreskin may be quite red, swollen, and painful. If it is caused by scratching due to parasites infecting the penis, it may also cause itching. Therefore, you should take good care of yourself to avoid injuries and reduce the chance of inflammation of the foreskin.

5. Syphilis

Syphilis can also cause balanitis, but usually after the formation of the chancre, a white fused surface will appear on the glans and the glans will become edematous. It is different from general infectious balanitis, in which the entire glans becomes red and swollen, has a foul odor, and has secretions.