What should I do? What is the reason for the purple glans?

The glans penis is normally exposed. If it is half exposed or not exposed at all, it means that the foreskin is too long. It is easy for bacteria and fungi to multiply and produce a lot of urine scale. If it is not cleaned frequently, it may cause inflammation. The purple glans penis may be a manifestation of glans inflammation.

Why is the glans penis purple?

Purple glans is a typical symptom of balanitis! If a man finds that his glans has turned purple, he must not panic, and must not buy medicine privately. He should seek medical attention immediately.

Other symptoms of glansitis

1. Acute superficial balanitis: At first, the patient will experience local flushing, redness and swelling of the penis skin, burning and itching of the glans penis. When the foreskin is opened, congestion and erosion can be seen, with exudate or even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers and milky white foul-smelling secretions can be seen.

2. Annular ulcerated balanoposthitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin of the glans, which gradually expands into a ring shape and forms an ulcerated surface.

3. Candida albicans balanoposthitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters and clear edges. Erosion and exudate occur during acute attacks.

4. Trichomonas balanoposthitis: papules and erythema appear on the glans and gradually expand, with clear edges. Small blisters the size of a needle can be seen on the erythema, and finally an erosive surface is formed.