Why Does the Glans Penis Turn Red and Itchy? What Should I Do?

The glans penis is a relatively important part for men, and it is also a part prone to various problems. For example, many men may find that their glans penis is red and itchy, which can have two-fold impacts on men's private health and physical and mental well-being, as well as significantly affecting their daily work and life. So, what causes the redness and itching of the male glans penis? What should be done when such problems occur?

The redness and itching of the glans penis are manifestations of balanitis. The redness is often due to inflammatory exudation and congestion, while the itching is caused by local inflammatory irritation. There are many types of balanitis, including ordinary balanitis, specific balanitis, fungal balanitis, gonococcal balanitis, etc.

Due to excessive foreskin length, smegma accumulates in the foreskin cavity, which over time can cause local aseptic inflammation, resulting in redness and itching of the foreskin. If bacterial infection occurs, it can also cause local ulceration, suppuration, etc.

The following methods should be taken to prevent and treat balanitis: wash daily, try to take protective measures during sexual activity; when keeping the foreskin turned up, make sure to expose the glans penis and keep it dry to prevent balanitis. If not kept dry, the foreskin covering the glans penis can easily harbor dirt and bacteria. Especially in summer, balanitis is more likely to occur. When the condition of balanitis improves or is cured, circumcision can be considered as a solution. In general, inflammation, redness, and itching of the glans penis are manifestations of balanitis. Prevention should be taken regularly, and the problem of excessive foreskin length should be addressed when necessary. If balanitis occurs, it should be treated according to its type, with specific methods for specific balanitis and antifungal creams for fungal balanitis to achieve better results.