What Causes White Discharge on the Glans Penis?

The glans penis of males is very fragile and prone to bacteria growth. If not properly protected, it can easily lead to infections, adversely affecting male health. Some males may experience white discharge on their glans penis, which is often foul-smelling and may cause redness and itchiness. So, what's happening here?

1. White discharge with an odor on the glans penis. This white discharge is actually smegma, which is common in males with long foreskins. Males who do not pay attention to personal hygiene are also prone to this smegma. Smegma is composed of secretions from the inner foreskin plate and necrotic cells shed from the mucosa of the foreskin and glans penis. Smegma has an unpleasant odor and can irritate the mucosa of the foreskin and glans penis. Long-term irritation can cause balanoposthitis, which significantly affects male health and should be removed promptly.

2. White, foul-smelling discharge on the glans penis may also be caused by balanitis. When the foreskin or phimosis is too long, it can lead to the accumulation of dirt secreted by the glans penis. If not cleaned in time, this can result in the proliferation of a large number of bacteria, infecting the glans penis or penis, leading to the secretion of white material. When the glans penis is exposed to the air, it emits a strong fishy odor. Therefore, males should pay attention to the cleanliness of their penis and foreskin. Males with white discharge on their glans penis should increase their hygiene awareness and frequently turn the foreskin to remove smegma, thereby preventing and reducing the occurrence of balanoposthitis. If balanoposthitis is caused by long-term irritation, it is recommended to undergo circumcision as soon as possible to reduce the production of smegma and prevent the occurrence of balanoposthitis.