What should I do if there is a red spot on the glans penis?

The glans penis is a key component of the genitals and is also very susceptible to bacterial infection. After all, the glans penis frequently contacts clothes. In addition, if you do not pay attention to hygiene, once it is infected by bacteria, some inflammation will occur. Therefore, when you feel itching, pain or discomfort, you still need to be vigilant. So what should you do if there are red spots and stinging on the glans penis?

There are many reasons for this situation, and they are also very complicated. According to this symptom, the first thing to consider is glans inflammation. The red spots on the glans may be caused by infection, which leads to balanitis. Some patients have mild symptoms, so they come and go. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the glans foreskin frequently with warm water to avoid repeated infections that may worsen the condition.

Excessive foreskin can also easily cause painful red spots on the glans, leading to balanitis. Due to excessive foreskin, a large amount of smegma is produced, and the secretions of the inner plate of the foreskin cannot be cleared in time, causing pathogens to grow and multiply here, causing local inflammation. Balanitis generally presents: red spots, flushing, rashes, secretions, smegma, pain, itching, and odor on the glans.

Common treatments for balanitis:

1. Keep the area clean to prevent secondary infection. Apply iodine-fluoride solution or anti-inflammatory ointment locally. Allergic balanitis requires oral anti-allergic drugs and topical cortisone ointment.

2. For exudate erosion, you can use 3% boric acid water or 0.1% levulinol wet compress.

3. Corticosteroid cream can be used for patients in the non-infectious subacute stage.

4. For chronic stage or dry desquamation, tetracycline cortisone ointment can be used.

5. If the infection is obvious, with fever and lymphadenopathy, systemic antibiotics such as cefuroxime or ofloxacin can be applied.

6. Circumcision: If the foreskin or foreskin is swollen and cannot be turned over for washing and drainage is not smooth, and the inflammation still cannot subside after general treatment, dorsal circumcision can be performed to facilitate drainage. Circumcision can be performed after the inflammation completely subsides.

Through the above introduction, everyone has a clear idea of ​​what to do if there are red spots and stinging on the glans. For different diseases, the treatment methods and protective measures required are also different. Whether it is caused by glans inflammation or other diseases, we need to be aware of the seriousness of the problem and abide by the principle of combining prevention and treatment.