Does anyone know what the cracks on the glans mean?

Many male friends are not quite clear about what the cracks on the glans are. Seeing cracks on their glans, they are still very worried, and they are afraid that they have some skin disease or sexually transmitted disease. In fact, there are many reasons for this phenomenon. In most cases, it is caused by glans inflammation. At this time, you must notice it in time and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

The cracks on the glans are often caused by balanitis. Because the foreskin is too long, it is easy to hide dirt. The sebum secreted by the foreskin cannot be discharged and forms a smelly white "smegma" with the sediment in the urine. The smegma stimulates the glans penis for a long time, especially the coronal groove, which is easy to cause balanitis. At the same time, the cracks on the glans may also be caused by the foreskin being too long and the smegma.

Glanitis can be caused by many factors, such as local physical stimulation (trauma, friction, contraceptive devices, detergents, urine, etc.), foreskin, phimosis, smegma stimulation, various infections (bacteria, fungi, amoeba, trichomonas, etc.) and drug allergy.

After the onset of the disease, edema, erythema, erosion, exudation and bleeding may occur. In severe cases, blisters may appear. If secondary infection occurs, ulcers may form, covered with purulent exudate. There is spontaneous pain and tenderness. Some patients may have mild systemic symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness, low fever, enlarged inguinal lymph nodes, etc.

It is more common in middle-aged patients. Localized, infiltrative, dark red-brown patches occur on the glans penis, with clear boundaries, smooth surface, many small red spots or erosions, easy bleeding, and no ulcers. Histopathology has diagnostic value, characterized by infiltration of band-like inflammatory cells in the superficial dermis, mixed with a large number of plasma cells.

Experts suggest: If you have cracks on the glans, don't be afraid. If the cracks are caused by foreskin being too long, you should do a circumcision in time, and the condition will improve. If balanitis is not treated in time, the inflammation can spread along the reproductive tract, causing inflammation of the prostate, seminal vesicles, and epididymis, and can be transmitted to sexual partners through sexual intercourse. In addition, it can also cause premature ejaculation.

I believe everyone knows what the crack on the glans penis means. Male friends must always pay attention to their own health, especially the health of the genital area. After all, it is directly related to normal sexual life and will also affect future fertility. Therefore, timely and correct prevention and treatment are needed.