Can iodine be used to disinfect glans?

The glans of the penis of men are very sensitive and easy to be injured. The glans of the penis is also very important for men. Men should pay attention to the cleaning of the glans of the penis on a regular basis, otherwise it is easy to get infected. If the glans of the penis is infected, it needs to be properly treated. If it is delayed, it will continue to cause inflammation of the glans, and in more serious cases, it will continue to affect the male sexual function. So, can iodine disinfectant be used to wipe the glans of the penis?

1. Can iodine disinfectant be used to wipe the glans penis?

If there is a wound on the glans, in order to prevent infection, you can use iodine disinfectant to disinfect and sterilize. Because iodine disinfectant has a certain irritation (but less than ethanol), and the glans is very sensitive, it is best to use iodine disinfectant with a concentration of 0.5%.

2. Symptoms of Penis Gland Inflammation

1. Subacute atrophic balanitis

At the beginning, the area is red, the skin of the male genitals is red and swollen, and the active penis glans feels hot and itchy. When the foreskin is opened, it can be seen that the foreskin and the glans are congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers and milky white purulent secretions with a foul odor can be seen. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful, and the patient often has trouble with activities. It may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

2. Annular rupture of phimosis and glansitis: Erythema can be seen on the glans penis and the foreskin is too long, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may produce an atrophic ulcer surface.

3. Candida albicans balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans penis, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear, and there are erosions and exudate in subacute onset.

4. Candidal balanoposthitis causes papules and erythema on the glans penis, which gradually expand and have clear edges. Small blisters the size of a needle tube can be seen on the erythema, and eventually an erosive surface is produced.

3. Basic Standards of Western Medical Treatment

Generally, both internal and external treatments are used. Erythromycin and tetracycline are preferred for the treatment of subacute atrophic balanitis and annular rupture balanitis, usually 0.5g per dose, 4 times a day. Miedil is preferred for the treatment of candidal balanitis, 0.2g per dose, 3 times a day, and used for 10 days. For the treatment of balanitis caused by Candida albicans, trichostatin or itraconazole is commonly used. Trichostatin is 100,000 to 200,000 yuan, twice a day, and itraconazole is 100mg per dose, twice a day, for a cycle of 7 days.