What causes the glans to flush?

The male glans is a very private part, and it is also very sensitive. For example, skin problems often occur here, especially in men with foreskin that is too long. The hygiene of this part can easily become very poor, and problems such as glansitis can easily occur. In addition, some men will find that the glans becomes flushed, and may be accompanied by pain or itching. So what is the reason behind this?

What causes the glans to flush?

This is a symptom caused by balanitis. The glans cannot turn red for no reason. If you have such discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a secretion test as soon as possible to confirm the type of inflammation so that it can be treated. This problem cannot be ignored. Delaying treatment will increase the symptoms. Generally, you can soak the glans in potassium permanganate solution for five minutes to reduce inflammation and swelling. Apply erythromycin ointment externally and take roxithromycin orally. Do not eat spicy or overly greasy food during this period.

Redness of the glans may be caused by balanitis, which is often related to foreskin being too long, poor genital hygiene, masturbation or not paying attention to hygiene during sexual intercourse, etc.

Redness of the glans may be caused by balanitis, which is often related to foreskin being too long, poor hygiene of the external genitalia, masturbation or not paying attention to hygiene during sexual intercourse, etc. The main clinical symptoms are local redness, swelling, pain, itching, and in severe cases, skin rupture, secretions, odor, etc. Patients are advised to pay attention to hygiene, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, quit smoking and drinking, and drink plenty of water.

Balanitis is a common disease. Balanitis is divided into balanitis and glansitis. Because they often occur at the same time, it is called penile balanitis. This inflammation can be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious balanitis is more common in clinical practice. Infectious balanitis is often caused by infection with Candida albicans, Trichomonas or other bacteria; non-infectious balanitis is caused by local irritation, smegma irritation, etc.

Redness of the glans may also be a symptom of mixed infection. For example, when a woman has vaginitis, the pathogens of vaginitis, fungi and trichomonas, can also cause redness of the glans and urethritis in men. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, gonorrhea or other bacteria can cause it.