Why is the glans itchy and smelly?

If the glans penis becomes inflamed, it will itch and have a bad smell. And the severity can be judged based on the degree of itching and the degree of bad smell. Therefore, if the glans penis has a bad smell or itching, it is a problem that should not be underestimated. Many patients and friends think it is just an insignificant problem, and finally seek medical attention when it becomes serious. If the glans penis has a bad smell and is very itchy, then it is very likely that the following situations have occurred:

Condyloma acuminatum

It usually occurs 3 weeks to 8 months after sexual contact. The lesions are located on the glans penis, coronal sulcus, frenulum of prepuce, urethral opening, etc. They are soft nipple-like fleshy bumps that are grayish white, light yellow or pink in color and bleed easily when touched. They can be single or densely clustered, a bit like cauliflower. Treatment requires cryotherapy or laser therapy.

Fungal glansitis

It is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans and usually occurs in circumcised patients. The glans penis is shiny red with small pustules or papules on the surface.

Balanoposthitis

This is the most common glans foreskin disease. Almost all patients have phimosis or prepuce that is too long. Between the glans and the long foreskin, a warm and moist bacterial culture medium is formed due to the shedding of epithelial cells, glandular secretions and smegma bacteria. Once bacteria enter, they can cause inflammation.

gonorrhea

The initial symptoms of gonorrhea on the glans penis are redness, swelling, itching and slight tingling at the urethral opening of the glans penis. The redness and swelling spread to the entire glans penis and part of the urethra. The secretions change from thin to dark yellow pus, and the patient experiences frequent urination, painful urination, difficulty urinating, and difficulty in moving. Painful erections are common at night.

It is too late to regret after the glans penis becomes inflamed. Therefore, men are required to: keep the glans penis clean and dry; wash the glans penis after sex; have a fixed sexual partner instead of having a promiscuous sex life; wash and change underwear frequently; and try to avoid sitting still for a long time in the summer. These are all ways to prevent glans penis inflammation.