What is the reason for the red bump and itching on the glans?

The glans of the penis is very important for men. If there is discomfort in the glans, it is likely caused by male diseases, such as small red spots and itching. If there is discomfort in the glans, it will cause certain confusion and impact on men's daily life and sex life. Therefore, after understanding the cause of the discomfort in the glans, it is necessary to start treatment immediately. So what is the reason for the red bumps and itching on the glans? Let's take a look.

What is the reason for the red bumps and itching on the glans penis?

1. Penis inflammation

Balanitis is generally caused by long foreskin or excessive foreskin. Between the glans penis and the excessively long foreskin, the fallen squamous epithelial cells, glandular metabolism and Streptococcus urea produce a hot and wet, cold bacterial culture fluid. If it is not cleaned in time, bacteria can enter and cause inflammation. Balanitis can be caused by various pathogens, local irritation and other factors. Infectious balanitis is more common in clinical medicine. Balanitis is divided into many types, and the symptoms of each type of balanitis are somewhat different.

2. Trichomonas glansitis

With the symptoms: itching, erythema and desquamation of the glans penis.

3. Annular erosive glans

With the symptoms: penile pain, itching of the glans penis, swelling of the glans penis due to abrasion.

4. Subacute atrophic balanitis

Penile pain, purulent discharge, hematoma, drowsiness, low fever.

5. Long foreskin

Difficult sexual intercourse, itching of the glans penis, foreskin adhesion, and organic premature ejaculation.

6. Balanitis

Pearly papules, foreskin adhesions, and superficial ulcers on the male genitals.

7. Itching

Itching of the skin, perianal area, scrotum, and groin.

8. Penis inflammation

There is erythema and edema at the urethral opening, itching of the glans penis, and superficial ulcers on the male genitals.

9. Proliferative erythema

Itching ulcers, superficial ulcers on male genitals, itching and stickiness on the glans penis.

10. Poliomyelitis

Papules, itching of the glans penis, and itching of the perianal area.

11. Sexual organ candidiasis

The mucous membrane has adhesive leukoplakia, and the vulva is swollen, hot and painful.

The above article introduces in detail some possible causes of red spots and itching on the glans penis. However, in real life, if the glans penis is itchy, the first thing to consider is balanoposthitis. Generally, patients with glans penis itching are due to infection of bacteria in the glans penis and they do not pay attention to their own hygiene. Therefore, in daily life, we should keep the glans penis dry, pay attention to hygiene, and change underwear frequently.