What causes cracks on the glans?

Men still need to pay attention to their genitals at all times, and they should wash them frequently and change their underwear frequently. Once the glans penis is infected by bacteria or has some inflammation, the consequences are still very serious. It will also bring a lot of inconvenience to the health and even normal life of men. When abnormal phenomena occur, they should be noticed in time. So what is the reason for the cracks on the glans penis?

When the penis is in its natural state, the surface of the glans is not smooth. It is normal to have some small wrinkles. In another case, patients with excessive foreskin may have cracks, redness and swelling, red spots on the glans due to long-term chronic stimulation of smegma. This is a surface irritation caused by inflammation.

There are many causes of this symptom, including sexual intercourse and prepuce that is too long. Infection with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Fungi, Gonorrhea or other bacteria can cause it; or due to prepuce that is too long and not cleaned enough, the dirt between the foreskin and the glans, that is, smegma, will accumulate, irritating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation. It is recommended to go to the infectious department for a clear diagnosis to facilitate timely symptomatic treatment.

If it is glansitis, it is mainly based on clinical manifestations, combined with pathological examination and laboratory examination. For example, if it is caused by Candida infection, direct microscopic examination and culture of the lesion site can find Candida; if it is caused by amoeba, smear examination of secretions can find amoeba; pathological changes of plasmacytoid glansitis have diagnostic value. This disease should be distinguished from fixed drug eruption caused by drugs.

Those with clear etiology should be treated with corresponding drugs. For example, for candidal glansitis, topical nystatin cream, clotrimazole, econazole, miconazole cream, or oral antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, fluconazole, miconazole, and ketoconazole can be used. For trichomonal glansitis, metronidazole, tinidazole, and trichostatin can be used. For amebic glansitis, emetine, metronidazole, and tinidazole are given. If the spouse suffers from candidal vaginitis or trichomonal vaginitis at the same time, they must be treated at the same time.

After reading the full text, everyone will be very clear about the reasons for the cracks on the glans. Whether it is caused by glansitis or other reasons, it should not be underestimated. Male friends must always pay attention to their own health, especially the health of the private parts. It is important to detect it in time, receive correct treatment, and strengthen prevention.