What does it mean when a man has a red spot on his glans?

The glans penis is a key part of the genitals and is also prone to inflammation. After all, it is often rubbed against the underwear. If you do not pay attention to hygiene and take good care of your genitals, many hidden health problems will occur. Therefore, when red spots appear on the glans penis, you need to notice it immediately and make sure of your health status. So what does it mean when a man has red spots on his glans penis?

The glans penis is commonly known as the "glans", which is formed by the expansion of the front end of the urethral corpus cavernosum. The urethra opens here, and it is the common outlet for urine and semen. The area near the glans glans coronal sulcus is a place where dirt and grime are hidden. After urination, the remaining urine will accumulate between the glans glans and the foreskin, allowing the substances in the urine to precipitate, bacteria and fungi to multiply, and a large amount of urine scale will be produced and concentrated here. Therefore, if there are small red spots on the glans glans, it is common to see bacterial, fungal, mold infections (candidiasis), condyloma acuminatum, etc.

1. Redness of the glans is common in pearly papules, which are mostly caused by glanitis. In the early stage of damage, there are red papules the size of rice grains, which are painless and itchy. Generally, they can last for a long time and will not change. This disease is common in patients with phimosis or prepuce. Between the glans and the long prepuce, due to the shedding of epithelial cells, glandular secretions and smegma bacteria, a warm and moist bacterial culture medium is formed. Once bacteria enter, they can cause infection and cause this disease.

2. Redness of the glans caused by genital herpes. Genital herpes initially presents as red spots or erythema, which then rapidly develop into clusters of small blisters, which become small pustules a few days later, and then rupture to form erosions and shallow ulcers, with local redness and swelling and burning pain. Some people have less typical symptoms, with milder symptoms, first mild redness of the local skin, followed by clusters of needle-sized blisters, with mild itching and burning sensations, which dry up and form brown scabs after a few days. After the scabs fall off, there is slight pigmentation, but it disappears quickly, but recurrence is common.

Through the above introduction, everyone has a clear idea of ​​what the red spots on the male glans mean. Whether it is balanitis or other hidden health problems, you need to prepare for treatment as soon as possible. Don't delay, and don't let the condition have a chance to worsen. Protecting your own health is the most important thing.