Why is it itchy inside the penis?

Once the problem of itching inside the penis occurs, it is often embarrassing for people. Because the patient often feels the urge to scratch the itchy inside of the penis. . Even scratching and scratching, and then the pubic hair on the floor. Further active treatment is needed. What is the reason for the itching inside the penis?

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

1. Acute superficial galactitis

Edema, erythema, erosion, exudation and bleeding. 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.

2. Annular ulcerative glansitis

It may be the early mucosal damage of Reites disease, or it may be related to the long-term stimulation of smegma. The clinical manifestation is erythema on the glans penis, which gradually expands and becomes annular or multi-ring-shaped, and may later form shallow ulcers. If secondary infection occurs, the symptoms may be aggravated and lose their annular characteristics.

3. Candidal balanitis

Caused by Candida infection. Clinical manifestations include erythema, smooth surface, slight desquamation around, scattered papules or pustules around, and slowly expanding to the surrounding area. Edema, erythema, erosion, and exudate may occur in the acute stage.

4. Cytoplasmic balanitis

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.

5. Amoebic balanitis

When the foreskin and glans become inflamed, the barrier function of the epithelium is lost, making it easy for amoeba infection to occur. The clinical manifestations are glans erosion, shallow ulcers, obvious tissue necrosis, and pain.

Warm reminder: In fact, symptomatic treatment is very important for patients with itchy penis. And for the sake of health, people with itchy penis need to keep the area clean and avoid various irritations.