What is the disease of glans erosion?

The glans penis is a very important male sexual organ. If there is an abnormality in this part, it will definitely be very stressful. The glans penis ulcer is actually a penile ulcer. The causes are mainly divided into two types: infectious and non-infectious. It is necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of the disease. If it is infectious, it may cause cross infection if you don't pay attention, increasing the harm and difficulty of treatment. So, what is the disease of glans penis ulcer? Let's take a look below.

Penile ulcers indicate the presence of balanitis. The causes of balanitis can be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious balanitis is more common in clinical practice. Infectious balanitis is often caused by unclean sexual intercourse, infection with chlamydia, trichomonas, candida albicans, mycoplasma, gonorrhea or other bacteria; non-infectious factors are mostly due to excessive foreskin and insufficient cleaning. The unclean matter between the foreskin and the glans, that is, smegma, will slowly accumulate, irritating the local foreskin and mucous membrane to cause inflammation.

Causes

Penile ulcers indicate the presence of balanitis. The causes of balanitis can be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious balanitis is more common in clinical practice. Infectious balanitis is often caused by unclean sexual intercourse, infection with chlamydia, trichomonas, candida albicans, mycoplasma, gonorrhea or other bacteria; non-infectious factors are mostly due to excessive foreskin and insufficient cleaning. The unclean matter between the foreskin and the glans, that is, smegma, will slowly accumulate, irritating the local foreskin and mucous membrane to cause inflammation. Leading to penile ulcers.

Symptoms

1. The growth is in the shape of a cockscomb, thorn, cauliflower, or nipple, with an uneven surface, a feeling of oppression, or a foul odor.

2. Pain and itching in the genitals may occur, and the patient may experience hematuria and difficulty urinating.

3. Large tumor-like growths may grow in the vulva and anus.

treatment

In case of penile ulcer, you need to pay attention to local hygiene and clean the glans and foreskin every day. If the foreskin is too long, you need to treat it in time and perform penile circumcision when necessary. At the same time, it is also necessary to clean the smegma in time.