The glans is dry

In daily life, many male friends will find that their glans is dry, or even has some dry symptoms. What is going on? Andrology experts tell everyone that it is not normal to encounter such a situation, and it may be caused by some diseases. The most likely thing is that bacterial infection induces the glans to wrinkle and look dry. Of course, other diseases can also cause this situation.

Experts point out that the cause of dry and itchy glans may be bacterial infection, mainly seen in balanitis, such as dry and non-slip glans during erection, moist and wrinkled, poor hygiene, excessive foreskin, contact with unclean clothes, sexual partners with gynecological inflammation, allergies to condoms, etc. Balanitis is a diffuse inflammation of the glans and foreskin. It is often caused by yeast or bacteria under the foreskin that has not been circumcised. The inflammation causes pain, redness, swelling, and itching, and can lead to urethral stenosis. Patients may develop dry glans, phimosis, incarcerated phimosis, and cancer in the future.

Balanitis is a serious disease, and its symptoms are as follows: 1. Annular ulcerated balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expands and becomes annular, and can form a superficial ulcerative surface. 2. Trichomonas balanitis: papules and erythema appear on the glans, which gradually expand and have clear edges. Small blisters the size of a needle can be seen on the erythema, and finally form an erosive surface. 3. Acute superficial balanitis: At the beginning, there is local flushing, redness and swelling of the skin of the penis, and a burning and itching sensation on the glans. 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 foul-smelling milky white purulent secretions. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful, and the patient often has difficulty in moving. It may be accompanied by enlargement and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes. 4. Candida albicans balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans penis, with a smooth surface and small rashes. The edges of the erythema are clear, and there is erosion and exudate during acute attacks.

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The above is the expert's answer to this question. I hope that patients will find it helpful after reading it. After reading the article, we know that the most likely cause of dry glans is balanoposthitis. Since balanoposthitis is complex and has serious consequences, experts recommend that once symptoms are detected, patients must go to a regular hospital for professional examination and treatment in a timely manner.