Why is the glans penis red and itchy?

The red and swollen glans refers to the edema and blood swelling of the glans penis or the foreskin. Gradually, the area around the urethra becomes red and ulcerated, and may develop into a superficial ulcer. The redness and itchiness of the glans penis cannot rule out sexually transmitted diseases.

1. Red spots on the glans caused by genital herpes. Genital herpes is initially characterized by small red spots or erythema, which then rapidly develop into clusters of small blisters, which in a few days turn into small pustules. After rupturing, erosions and shallow ulcers are produced, with partial swelling and burning pain.

2. Red spots on the glans caused by sharp warts. Sharp warts start as light red or dark red millet-sized tumors, which are shaped like papules, nipples, cauliflower-like tumors, or cockscombs. They are tender, slightly pointed at the top, and painless, and gradually grow or increase in size.

What to do if the glans penis is red and itchy

1. What should I do if my glans penis becomes red and itchy?

The red spots on the glans may be caused by balanitis. The red spots on the glans may be caused by infection. Considering that the symptoms are relatively mild, it is recommended to clean the glans foreskin with warm water frequently to prevent repeated infection and aggravation of the disease. I don't know if there is a long foreskin. The long foreskin is also very easy to cause infection of the glans penis, causing balanitis. Balanitis is caused by the long foreskin. Because of the long foreskin, the secretions on the side beam cannot be eliminated in time, so that the bacteria grow and multiply here, causing local inflammation, and the symptoms are: redness, rashes, small red spots, secretions, urine scale, itching, strong odor, etc. The treatment method is that if it is relatively mild, you can wash it frequently with cold water; if it is serious, you need to go to the hospital for physical examination and diagnosis before treatment; if the disease recurs, it is best to perform circumcision, so as to avoid the occurrence of balanitis.

2. What is the glans penis?

The glans penis, also known as the glans penis, refers to the spherical object developed at the front end of the male genitals. It is formed by the expansion of the front end of the urethral cavernous body. The front end of the development is the urethral opening, which is the entrance and exit of urine and semen. The male genitals can be divided from front to back into the glans penis, the male genital body, and the male genital root. For guys with long foreskin, the foreskin must be pulled off to see the glans penis. If the foreskin of an adult is too long to be pulled off to show the glans penis, this is commonly known as foreskin too long, and it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for circumcision surgery.