What is the reason for the itchy glans?

Itching of the glans penis is usually caused by sexual organ infections such as balanitis. The patient will experience itching or burning sensation at the glans penis, followed by pain. After purulent pus may be produced and have a foul odor. In severe cases, there will be fatigue, low-grade fever, enlarged inguinal lymph nodes and tenderness. Some patients scratch the glans penis due to itching, and the inflammation is more serious. Let's learn more.

1. Infection

It is often caused by unclean sexual life, infection with Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea or other pathogens.

2. Non-infectious factors

Most of them are caused by long foreskin, insufficient cleaning, excessive foreskin and unclean things in the middle of the glans penis, that is, the accumulation of urine scale, irritating the part of the foreskin and mucosa causing inflammation.

3. Balanitis

The main manifestation is erythema at the glans penis, with small pustules or rashes on the surface. It can also be characterized by partial edema of the glans penis mucosa, slight flaking at the edges, and papules and pustules that continue to expand to the periphery, resulting in glans penis erosion.

Treat the primary symptom that causes itching of the glans penis. Clean the area or disinfect with iodine every day; or clean it with Jie Er Yin Wash and apply fluoride cream to the area to relieve discomfort.

The part caused by bacterial infection should be cleaned with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution and anti-inflammatory ointment, such as spinosa ketoconazole ointment. Antibiotics should also be taken.

You can choose physical therapy. You can also do circumcision to avoid inflammation.

1. Maintain good hygiene. If you have any itching, go to a hospital for treatment.

2. Actively treat the original disease. For example: balanitis, foreskin length, etc. If the above symptoms are found, they must be treated first.

3. Avoid unclean sexual life and prevent infection with Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea or other pathogens.