Balanitis pictures

Balanitis refers to the inflammation of the inner layer of the foreskin and the glans penis. A lipid substance secreted in the normal foreskin cavity can accumulate into urine scale when the foreskin is long or too long, irritating the foreskin and the glans penis to cause balanitis. The disease can also be caused by bacteria, bacterial infection or drug allergy. For most men, balanitis is a symptom that bothers them and affects their normal sexual life. Therefore, the symptoms of balanitis in the early stage need to be understood more. The following article will share the symptoms of balanitis with everyone.

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Symptom 1: Subacute superficial balanoposthitis: At the beginning, the area is damp and cold, the skin of the genitals is red and swollen, and the glans penis actively feels itchy, burning and hot. When the foreskin is opened, it can be seen that the foreskin and the glans penis are congested, eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, shallow ulcers and foul-smelling milky white purulent secretions can be seen. The surrounding inguinal lymph nodes are usually swollen and tender. In the case of friction with underwear, this type of patient will have obvious pain in the genitals, causing trouble in movement.

Symptom 2: Annular ruptured balanoposthitis: Red spots can be seen on the glans penis and the foreskin, which gradually expand into a ring shape and may produce superficial ulcers.

Symptom 3: Candidal balanoposthitis: Papules or erythema appear on the glans penis, which gradually expand and have clear edges. Needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, and eventually a rupture surface occurs.

FAQ

After understanding the main symptoms of glans inflammation, patients should also pay attention to cleaning the glans penis in daily life, and choose underwear with good breathability, such as looser underwear.