Coronal sulcus skin cracking

The coronal sulcus is located at the glans of the male penis. The structural characteristics of the coronal sulcus also determine that it is an area that is easy to hide dirt. The penis is in the moist environment of underwear for a long time, which makes it more susceptible to bacterial infection and inflammation. When the skin cracks in the coronal sulcus of the male penis, it often manifests as penile itching, accompanied by severe pain in severe cases, which makes it unbearable for the patient. What should be done at this time?

This situation is a typical manifestation of chronic glans inflammation. Generally speaking, applying some anti-infection ointments, such as erythromycin ointment and fusidic acid ointment, and treating the symptoms for one to two weeks can completely relieve the symptoms. Avoid spicy and stimulating food, do not drink alcohol, and do not eat seafood.

Causes

Fungal glansitis is a common male genital disease caused by Candida albicans infection.

The main routes of infection are:

1. Sexually Transmitted Infections

The female reproductive tract mucosa is home to Candida albicans, some of which may develop disease, while others may not develop disease and are long-term carriers. During sexual intercourse, these bacteria can be transmitted to the male genitals. If the foreskin is too long and personal hygiene is not taken care of, it is easy to cause fungal glans balanitis.

2. Using contaminated bathing utensils and bathing in unclean bathtubs or pools.

3. Use soapy water too much to clean the foreskin and glans penis.

4. Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, hormones, or immunosuppressants.

5. Diabetes is an important cause of infection.

Symptoms of fungal glansitis

1. Itching and burning of the glans penis and penis skin are the most prominent symptoms of this disease.

2. The glans penis, coronal sulcus and inner foreskin are red and swollen, with scattered red papules.

3. Sticky white dirt resembling tofu dregs can be seen on the glans penis, inner foreskin, and coronal sulcus.

4. When the scrotum is infected, the skin of the scrotum may become red and scaly. It may also be accompanied by itching and pain, which may be aggravated by washing with soapy water.

5. Urinary tract infection may cause urinary pain, frequent urination, urgency, burning and itching in the urethra.

Disease treatment

1. Use saline or 0.1% Levanol rinse to clean the glans penis and foreskin to remove dirt.

2. Soak the foreskin and glans penis in 2% sodium bicarbonate solution.

3. Apply Pifukang lotion to the head of the penis 1-2 times a day.

4. Apply antifungal ointment, such as clotrimazole ointment or Fulchi ointment.

5. If urethral irritation occurs, nystatin 1 million units can be taken orally 3 times a day. Or fluconazole 400 mg per day for 5 consecutive days.

6. Erythromycin.