Can I use iodine to rub glans?

The glans of the penis of men are very sensitive and easy to be injured. The glans of the penis is also very important for men. Men should pay attention to the cleaning of the glans of the penis on a regular basis, otherwise it is easy to get infected. If the glans of the penis is infected, it needs to be properly treated. If it is delayed, it will continue to cause inflammation of the glans, and in more serious cases, it will continue to affect the male sexual function. So, can red medicine be used to rub the glans of the penis?

1. Can mercurochrome be used to rub the glans penis?

If there is a wound on the glans penis, in order to prevent infection, you can use red medicine to disinfect and sterilize it. Because red medicine has a certain irritation (but less than ethanol), and the glans penis is very sensitive, it is best to use red medicine with a concentration of 0.5%.

2. Symptoms of Penis Gland Inflammation

1. Subacute atrophic balanitis

At the beginning, the area is red, the skin of the male genitals is red and swollen, and the active penis glans feels hot and itchy. When the foreskin is opened, it can be seen that the foreskin and the glans are congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers and milky white purulent secretions with a foul odor can be seen. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful, and the patient often has trouble with activities. It may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

2. Annular rupture of balanoposthitis: Erythema can be seen on the glans penis and the foreskin is too long. It gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may produce atrophic purulent spots.

3. Candida albicans balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans penis, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear, and there are erosions and exudate in subacute onset.

4. Candidal balanoposthitis causes papules and erythema on the glans penis, which gradually expand and have clear edges. Small blisters the size of a needle tube can be seen on the erythema, and eventually an erosive surface is produced.