Why do red spots appear on the glans after sex?

If red spots appear on the glans penis during sexual intercourse, men should pay attention to it. The most likely cause is balanitis, especially balanitis caused by Candida infection, which is more harmful and related to foreskin being too long and unclean sexual life. At this time, medication should be used in time. During the treatment process, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited to avoid cross infection.

Causes

Candidal balanitis is a fungal disease caused by Candida (mainly Candida albicans) and mainly occurs in the glans penis. Candida is one of the normal parasitic flora in the human body and is a conditionally pathogenic bacterium. Under normal circumstances, it can parasitize the human body for a long time (mainly in the mouth, vagina, skin, etc.) without causing disease. When the body's resistance decreases or the local environment changes, causing the growth of Candida to transform into budding yeast (pseudohyphae) and hyphae, the pathogenicity increases.

The disease can be transmitted by sexual contact or non-sexual contact and can be primary or secondary. Secondary candidal balanitis occurs after diabetes, wasting diseases of the elderly, long-term use of corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and abuse of multiple broad-spectrum antibiotics. Excessive foreskin, poor hygiene and local moisture are the causes of Candida albicans proliferation and disease.

treat

In the treatment of candidal balanitis, it is important to emphasize that male and female sexual partners must be examined and treated together. If the body's immunity is low, the immunity must be strengthened. Specifically include: 1. Avoid eating irritating foods, quit smoking and drinking. Keep the area clean and avoid irritation. 2. Local treatment. After local cleaning, apply non-irritating antifungal creams or ointments, such as clotrimazole cream, ketoconazole cream, bifonazole cream, triamcinolone acetonide and econazole cream, etc. 3. Oral medication. If local treatment is ineffective, fluconazole, itraconazole or terbinafine tablets can be added. 4. For those with foreskin that is too long or phimosis, circumcision should be performed after the inflammation is controlled. Topical medications are safe and quick to take effect, while oral medications are thorough, but possible adverse reactions must be taken into consideration. Some patients may need a combination of topical treatment and oral medications. Be sure to take the full course of treatment and sufficient dosage of medication under the guidance of a doctor. If you stop taking the medication as your condition improves, it will result in an insufficient course of treatment and insufficient dosage, which may lead to relapse.

prevention

1. Pay attention to local hygiene, clean the glans and foreskin frequently, and keep the foreskin cavity clean and dry. For normal cleaning, just use clean water, and do not use strong soaps or detergents. If there is phimosis or foreskin is too long, circumcision should be performed as soon as possible after the infection is cured. 2. In daily life, change underwear frequently, keep your personal bathtub and towel fixed, and disinfect them regularly. 3. When other parts of the body are infected with fungi (such as tinea pedis and tinea manuum), you must actively seek treatment and avoid direct contact with the genitals after contact with the lesions. Also, be careful not to wash underwear together with socks. 4. Actively treat systemic diseases, such as hyperadrenocortical function, diabetes, etc., and regularly check the condition of the penis. 5. If the woman suffers from candidal vaginitis, it is best to suspend sexual intercourse and both men and women should receive timely treatment at the same time. 6. Abuse of antibiotics and hormone drugs is prohibited. 7. Avoid unclean sexual intercourse and keep yourself clean.