How to treat itchy glans?

If a man finds that the glans penis has itching symptoms, he should first do a good job of daily care. He must pay attention to personal hygiene at ordinary times, especially during sexual intercourse, and change into clean underwear in time, etc. If the itching symptoms of the glans penis are more serious, it is best to go to the hospital to see a doctor in time. So what are the methods to treat this symptom?

Treatment of itchy glans penis:

Treat the underlying condition causing the itching of the glans penis.

Clean the area every day or disinfect with iodine; or use Jie'eryin to clean and apply fluoride cream locally to relieve discomfort.

For bacterial infection, clean the area with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution and apply antibiotic ointment, commonly used is compound ketoconazole ointment. Take antibiotics at the same time.

You can choose physical therapy. You can also do circumcision surgery to prevent inflammation.

Clinical manifestations

In addition to causing glans itching, balanitis has the following types and accompanying symptoms:

1. Acute superficial balanitis

Initially, there is local flushing, redness and swelling of the penis skin, and a burning and itching sensation on the glans penis. When the foreskin is turned back, the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans penis can be seen to be congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers can be seen, with a foul-smelling milky white purulent secretion. It is painful when rubbed against underwear, and patients often have difficulty in moving and itching of the glans penis. It may be accompanied by enlargement and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

2. Circumflex balanoposthitis

On the glans penis and foreskin, erythema can be seen, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may form a superficial ulcer surface.

3. Candida albicans balanitis

Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans penis. The surface is smooth and there are small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear. In acute attacks, there are erosions and exudates.

4. Trichomonas balanoposthitis

Papules and erythema appear on the glans penis, gradually expanding with clear edges. Needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, and finally an erosive surface is formed.

Check

1. Perform a routine urine test to find out if there is any urethral infection. If necessary, do a smear test to determine whether it is caused by fungi or bacteria.

2. Take urethral secretions to check for chlamydia and mycoplasma infection to determine whether it is non-gonococcal urethritis.

3. Prostate examination is used to understand whether the itching of the glans penis is caused by prostatitis.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is based on history, clinical findings, and examination.

Differential diagnosis

1. Swelling of the glans penis

The penis and glans are congested and edematous. Based on the history of sexual contact before the onset of the disease, especially the history of unclean sexual intercourse, the typical clinical manifestations and course, the development of soft and flat papules, pustules, ulcers, unilateral purulent lymphadenitis after a short latent period, the detection of Haemophilus ducreyi by direct microscopy and culture, and the detection of Haemophilus ducreyi DNA by PCR, a diagnosis can be made.

2. Superficial ulcer of the penis

Penile ulcer is a localized defect and erosion of the penile skin surface tissue, and its surface is often covered with pus, necrotic tissue or scab.