White discharge from the penis

The male penis is very susceptible to bacterial infection, and many men usually do not pay attention to the care of the penis, which will lead to the onset of penile inflammation. If there is a problem with the penis, men will feel itching in the penis, which will have a great impact on their sexual life. Some men find that there is white discharge in their penis. So, what is the reason for the white discharge on the penis?

1. Causes of white discharge on the penis

1. Candidiasis

The glans penis is a common site for candidiasis, especially those with prepuce hyperplasia often suffer from candidal glans balanoposthitis, which is red, swollen and itchy with white residue. The patient and his family members may also suffer from other candidiasis.

2. Smegma

If people with long foreskins do not wash their foreskins frequently, the inner layer of the foreskin and the epithelium shed from the surface of the glans penis will accumulate in the foreskin sac to form white smegma. Especially for teenagers who do not know how to wash their foreskins since childhood, many patients suddenly see a layer of white tofu-like substances covering the surface of the glans penis that have accumulated for many years. They are shocked and rush to see a doctor. The smegma may have dried up like white armor.

3. Over-cleaning

Some people often wash their vulva excessively due to their obsessive-compulsive disorder, which causes the glans mucosa to become extremely thin and tender, red and swollen. Within a few days, a layer of white film forms on the newly formed epithelium on the surface, which is often misdiagnosed as candidiasis by doctors. The patient becomes more enthusiastic about washing the vulva, and the condition does not heal for a long time.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the causes of white secretions. I would like to remind everyone that when you experience discomfort in your daily life, it is recommended that you seek medical attention in time, find out the cause, and then receive symptomatic treatment to avoid blindly treating it and delaying the best treatment time.

2. Symptoms of genital herpes

If the patient has an unclean sex life, there may be white discharge due to genital herpes. This disease is somewhat similar to glansitis, with a burning sensation on the glans and erythema.